Top auto regulator investigates deadly Tesla crash into Texas home
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, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was standing inside. The crash occurred on Friday near Houston in Katy, with the car traveling over the front lawn of a brick home and ramming into a front room. Two people were sent to the hospital. The driver told the Harris County sheriff's office he was using the self-driving technology, though Tesla's AI head claimed the driver manually overrode the system by pressing the accelerator to 100%, reaching 73 mph during the crash. The driver was not drunk and was cooperating with police.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Tesla driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Top auto regulator investigates deadly Tesla crash into Texas home | Tesla | The Guardian