Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a woman
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 at 73 mph. NHTSA opened a special investigation into the incident.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Tesla driver / Tesla | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a woman