Auto regulator opens probe after Tesla slams into Texas home, killing 76-year-old - WJCL
Summary
Car Crash Katy Georgia in Katy, Georgia: A Tesla Model 3 slammed into a brick home in Katy, Texas, near Houston, on a Friday, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila who was standing inside. The driver told the Harris County Sheriff's Office he was using automated driving technology, and the car was traveling at 73 mph when it crossed the front lawn and rammed into a front room. NHTSA opened a special investigation into the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Tesla driver (unnamed) | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Auto regulator opens probe after Tesla slams into Texas home, killing 76-year-old - WJCL