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Deadly Tesla crash raises questions about Autopilot use after woman killed

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in the Katy area of Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. The driver was injured in the collision. Officials and the driver indicate the vehicle was using Autopilot at the time of the crash.

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  1. Tesla Autopilot Crash Kills 76-Year-Old Woman in Texas

    A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in the Katy area of Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. The driver was injured in the collision. Officials and the driver indicate the vehicle was using Autopilot at the time of the crash.

    What's confirmed:

    • A Tesla crashed into a home in the Katy area of Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila.
    • The driver of the Tesla was injured in the crash.
    • Harris County officials and the driver state Autopilot was in use during the collision.
    • The vehicle involved was a Tesla Model 3.
    • Surveillance video shows the car speeding and jumping a curb before hitting the house.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Tesla was traveling at speeds as high as 70 miles per hour.
    • The victim was a grandmother.
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