Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old - The Republic News

Published
June 22, 2026
Location
Katy, Texas
brick home in Katy
Incident type
Crash

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

Original reporting

Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old - The Republic News

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