NHTSA Now Investigating Deadly Tesla Crash Into Texas Home
Summary
Car Crash Katy Georgia in Katy, Georgia: A Tesla Model 3 driver identified as Michael Butler left the roadway at a high rate of speed and slammed into a brick home in Katy, Texas, a Houston suburb, killing 76-year-old Marcela Avila, a grandmother who was inside the home. Avila was transported by helicopter to a hospital where she was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash. The driver told authorities he was using the car's automated driving assistance program and was cooperative with no signs of intoxication. The Harris County Sheriff's Office, NHTSA, and a special crash investigation are all examining the incident.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Marcela Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Michael Butler | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
NHTSA Now Investigating Deadly Tesla Crash Into Texas Home