Tesla drivers crash into swimming pool and home in separate US incidents
Summary
Car Crash Katy Texas in Katy, Texas: A 44‑year‑old man named Michael Butler was driving a Tesla Model 3 in Katy, Texas when he failed to stay in one lane, left the roadway and crashed at speed into a house, killing 76‑year‑old Martha Avila Mantilla. The vehicle’s automated driving assistance system was engaged at the time of the crash. In New Canaan, Connecticut, a driver attempted to park a Tesla near a municipal pool; he hit trees and a fence, then plowed into the water, but was rescued uninjured by a lifeguard and first responders. Both incidents involved Tesla vehicles and resulted in the driver remaining unharmed while one passenger died.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mike D'Urso | Passenger | Injured |
| Michael Butler | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Tesla drivers crash into swimming pool and home in separate US incidents | US news | The Guardian