Texas woman killed after Tesla crashes into home

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Texas
a home
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Texas Today in Texas: A 76-year-old woman was killed after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home on Friday night around 8 p.m. The 44-year-old Tesla driver slammed into the front of the house, trapping the woman under appliances and debris. The woman was airlifted to a hospital but was pronounced dead before arriving, while the Tesla driver suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital. The driver told authorities he was using an automated driving assistance system at the time of the crash, and the incident remains under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Texas woman killed after Tesla crashes into home

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