Tesla official says driver in deadly Katy crash overrode self-driving
Summary
Car Crash Katy Texas in Katy, Texas: A Tesla Model 3 veered off the road and crashed into a brick home near the intersection of Rose Hollow Lane and Blooming Park Lane in Katy on Friday night, killing a 76-year-old woman inside the home. The driver told authorities he had the vehicle on autopilot, but a Tesla AI official said the driver manually overrode self-driving by pressing the accelerator to 100%, reaching 73 mph in a residential area. The driver was hospitalized; no one has been charged. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Tesla driver (unnamed) | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Tesla official says driver in deadly Katy crash overrode self-driving | FOX 26 Houston