US opens probe into fatal Tesla crash into Texas home

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

Summary

Car Crash Katy Texas in Katy, Texas: A Tesla Model 3 struck a home in Katy, Texas, on June 19, fatally injuring a 76-year-old woman. The vehicle was allegedly using an advanced driver assistance system at the time of the crash. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a special crash investigation into the incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Tesla driver At-fault party

Original reporting

US opens probe into fatal Tesla crash into Texas home | WKZO | Everything Kalamazoo | 590 AM · 106.9 FM

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