Tesla Model 3 on Full Self-Driving slams into home in Katy,…
Car Crash Katy Texas in Katy, Texas: A 2026 Tesla Model 3 operating with Full Self-Driving (FSD) engaged crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman. Tesla stated the driver manually floored the accelerator, reaching 73 mph before impact, and that FSD remained active during the driver-initiated acceleration. The crash is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the victim's family has sued Tesla and the driver. The article is a trend/explainer piece analyzing the distinctions between Autopilot and FSD in the context of this fatal incident.