Surveillance video shows Tesla flying through Katy neighborhood before slamming into home, killing 76-year-old woman

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: On Friday night, a Tesla Model 3 driven by 44-year-old Michael Butler was speeding down Rose Hollow Lane in a Katy, Texas neighborhood when it failed to make a right turn, hit a curb, and blasted through a two-story brick house on Blooming Park Lane. Butler told Harris County Sheriff's Office investigators the vehicle was in an automated driving mode at the time of the crash. Martha Avila, 76, who was in the front room of the home, was killed. Butler failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway, and struck the residence; he was not intoxicated and was cooperating with the investigation, and was not facing charges at the time of reporting.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Martha Avila Unknown Fatal
Michael Butler Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Surveillance video shows Tesla flying through Katy neighborhood before slamming into home, killing 76-year-old woman

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