‘We just want answers’: Family mourns woman killed in Tesla crash as federal investigation gets underway
Summary
Car Crash Katy Texas in Katy, Texas: A 76-year-old woman, Martha Avila, was killed when a Tesla crashed into her family's Katy, Texas home on a Friday night. The Tesla, reportedly in an automated driving setting, struck the children's playroom; the children were not in the room at the time. The 44-year-old male driver told investigators the vehicle was in an automated driving mode, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a special crash investigation into the collision.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Avila | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Fatal |
| 44-year-old male driver / Tesla | At-fault party |