Probe opened after Tesla slams into Texas home, killing 76-year-old
Summary
Car Crash Katy Georgia in Katy, Georgia: A Tesla Model 3 using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed on Friday, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was standing inside. The car traveled at top speed over the front lawn of a brick home in Katy before ramming into a front room. The driver told the Harris County Sheriff's Office he was using the technology, but it is unclear what role it played; the driver was not drunk and is cooperating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a special investigation into the crash on Monday.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Tesla driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Probe opened after Tesla slams into Texas home, killing 76-year-old