The victim is partially to blame for her own death in this case. I agree that victim blaming is _not_ useful when trying to figure out why a safety critical ap

The victim is partially to blame for her own death in this case. I agree that victim blaming is _not_ useful when trying to figure out why a safety critical application failed and should not even be in the equation when developing, operating, or maintaining such safety-critical systems. But to simply answer the question "Who is to blame for her death?" the blame does _not_ rest 100% solely on Uber, nor the driver, nor the victim. All 3 failed to prevent the accident (and all 3 had the power and indeed responsibility to prevent it). People are responsible for their own risk management. If I take an unnecessary risk (like jaywalking at night on a freeway) and I get hit by a car (autonomous or not), that's partially on me.