Tesla allegedly in autopilot mode crashes into Texas house, woman killed: Investigators
A Tesla crashed into a Harris County home at high speed, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. The driver told investigators the vehicle was using its automated-driver system during the incident. The driver sustained injuries in the collision.
What changed
New reports indicate the driver claimed the vehicle was on Autopilot and was traveling at speeds up to 70 miles per hour.
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Tesla Driver Claims Autopilot Was Active in Fatal Texas Home Crash
confidence 90%A Tesla crashed into a Harris County home at high speed, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. The driver told investigators the vehicle was using its automated-driver system during the incident. The driver sustained injuries in the collision.
What's confirmed:
- A Tesla crashed into a home in Harris County, Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila.
- The driver told investigators the vehicle was on Autopilot when it left the road and hit the house.
- The driver was injured in the crash.
Still unconfirmed:
- The vehicle was traveling at speeds as high as 70 miles per hour.
- Full Self-Driving (Supervised) may have played a role in the death.
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Tesla Crashes Into Texas Home Killing 76-Year-Old Woman
confidence 90%A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a residence on Rose Hollow Lane in the Katy area of Texas. The vehicle entered the brick home at a high rate of speed, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. The driver was injured in the collision.
What's confirmed:
- A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home on Rose Hollow Lane in the Katy area of Texas.
- Martha Avila, 76, was killed when the vehicle crashed into her home.
- The driver of the Tesla was injured.
- The crash occurred on a Friday night.
Still unconfirmed:
- The vehicle was in autopilot or driver-assist mode at the time of the crash.
- The car was in self-driving mode.