Tesla autopilot drove car into Texas home, killing woman, driver says – NBC 7 San Diego
Summary
Car Crash Katy Texas in Katy, Texas: A 76-year-old Texas woman was killed when a Tesla Model 3 that the driver said was operating in automated driver-assistance mode went off the road at a high rate of speed and slammed into a brick home in Katy, Texas, about 30 miles west of Houston. The vehicle tore through the home and struck Martha Avila, who was inside; she was taken to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The driver, identified as Michael Butler, showed no signs of intoxication and cooperated with law enforcement, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Michael Butler | Unknown | Unknown |
| Michael Butler / Tesla | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Tesla autopilot drove car into Texas home, killing woman, driver says – NBC 7 San Diego