Tesla Slams Into a Texas Home, Killing a 76-Year-Old
Summary
Car Crash Katy Georgia in Katy, Georgia: 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. The driver told the Harris County Sheriff's Office he was using the technology and was not drunk; he is cooperating with the investigation. NHTSA opened a special investigation into the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed Tesla driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
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