Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old - The Republic News
Summary
Car Crash Katy Texas in Katy, Texas: A Tesla Model 3 using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed on Friday, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was standing inside. The car traveled over the front lawn of a brick home in Katy and rammed into a front room, becoming encased amid crumbling plaster and debris. NHTSA opened a special investigation into the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Tesla driver | At-fault party |