Disturbing video shows Tesla crash into Texas home, killing grandma, 76, in latest Autopilot controversy
Summary
Car Crash Katy Georgia in Katy, Georgia: A Tesla Model 3 allegedly traveling at speeds up to 70 mph with Autopilot engaged veered off the roadway on Rose Hollow Lane in Katy, Texas, on Friday night, plowed through a brick home on Blooming Park Lane, and struck 76-year-old Martha Avila as she was putting away groceries inside. Avila suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver, 44-year-old Michael Butler, was also injured and taken to a hospital. The Harris County Sheriff's Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are investigating the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Michael Butler | Unknown | Hospitalized |
| Michael Butler / Tesla | At-fault party |