Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old - Odessa American
Summary
Car Crash Katy Georgia in Katy, Georgia: A Tesla Model 3 using automated driving technology slammed into a Texas home at high speed on Friday, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was standing inside. Video shows the car traveling at top speed over the front lawn of a brick home in Katy before ramming into a front room, leaving the car encased amid crumbling plaster and split beams. NHTSA opened a special investigation into the crash on Monday.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Tesla driver (unnamed) | At-fault party |