Tesla crashes into Texas home, killing 76-year-old grandmother

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Katy, Georgia
home in a Houston-area neighborhood
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Katy Georgia in Katy, Georgia: A Tesla driver, reportedly using the vehicle's autopilot feature, crashed into a Katy, Texas, home on Friday evening, striking 76-year-old Martha Avila in the front room. Avila was pinned against the wall by the vehicle and her fridge, was transported to a local hospital, and died of her injuries. The Tesla driver told deputies the vehicle was in autopilot mode, showed no signs of intoxication, and was also taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Martha Avila Unknown Fatal
Tesla driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Tesla crashes into Texas home, killing 76-year-old grandmother

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