US opens probe into fatal Tesla crash into Texas home

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

Summary

Car Crash Katy Texas in Katy, Texas: On June 19, a Tesla Model 3 struck a home in Katy, Texas, allegedly while using an advanced driver assistance system, fatally injuring a 76-year-old woman. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a special crash investigation into the incident. Since 2016, NHTSA has opened more than three dozen Tesla special crash investigations involving suspected use of advanced driver assistance systems, with 20 crash deaths reported.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Tesla driver At-fault party

Original reporting

US opens probe into fatal Tesla crash into Texas home | WIN 98.5 Your Country | WNWN-FM | Battle Creek, MI

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