. >>> so what is gleoblastoma? it is a highly aggressive tumor in the central nervous system. those diagnosed with the tumor have an average survival rate of about 14 to 14 and a half months. senator mccain was diagnosed 13 months ago days after he had surgery to remove a blood clot above his left eye. the senator was previously treated three times for skin cancer. we have much more on his life and legacy on our web site. you'll find a time line of major moments as well as a photo gallery to arizona senator to presidential nominee. you can find it all at nbcbayarea.com. >>> back here locally another tesla crash. it is under investigation now. it happened just after midnight. firefighters from both san jose and morgan hill were responding to reports of another crash. authorities say the driver claimed the tesla was in self-driving mode. tesla said drivers are responsible for paying attention and keeping their hands ton wheel because the car is not fully autonomous. the driver was arrested for driving under the influence. he and his passenger were streeted for minor injuries. >>

it's been a year since he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of gleoblastoma. >> i am not runningbut to do something. >> reporter: over the years mccain has become a legendary figure in washington, he's also known for being a family man. in a statement the family sayst received. mccain, 81, attend it had naval academy and was flying missions over vietnam when he was shot down, captured and tortured. when he returned home, he served five terms in the u.s. senate and ran for president twice. >> he had friends on both sides of the aisle, universal acclaim and respect for john mccain and what he meant to american politics over the past 30, 40 years. >> reporter: for some, his public service and drive were admirable, something that went beyond politics. president trump didn't share that sense of respect. >> he's not a war hero. >> five and a half years. >> he's a war hero because he was captured. i like people that weren't captured. >> reporter: mccain casting the critical thumbs down vote on the gop efforts to kill obama health care. his daughter tweeting he could not have made it thi