1 person killed after Tesla on autopilot crashes through Texas home
A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, on a Friday night, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. The driver told Harris County investigators the vehicle was using Autopilot when it left the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a federal safety investigation into the incident.
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New reports indicate the victim's family has sued Tesla and the driver for damages.
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Tesla Model 3 Crashes Into Texas Home, Killing 76-Year-Old Woman
confidence 95%A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, on a Friday night, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. The driver told Harris County investigators the vehicle was using Autopilot when it left the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a federal safety investigation into the incident.
What's confirmed:
- A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, on a Friday night.
- The crash killed 76-year-old Martha Avila.
- The driver told investigators he was using Autopilot when the vehicle left the roadway.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the crash.
- The victim's family is suing the driver and Tesla.
Still unconfirmed:
- The vehicle was traveling at speeds as high as 70 miles per hour before the crash.