Disturbing video shows Tesla crash into Texas home, killing grandma, 76, in latest Autopilot controversy

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Katy, Georgia
Rose Hollow Lane and Blooming Park Lane
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Incident type
Crash

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

Original reporting

Disturbing video shows Tesla crash into Texas home, killing grandma, 76, in latest Autopilot controversy

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