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Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation

The NHTSA and NTSB are investigating a June 19 crash where a Tesla Model 3 struck a home in Katy, Texas. The vehicle killed a 76-year-old woman who was inside the residence. The driver reported using automated driving systems at the time of the accident.

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Federal safety investigations by the NHTSA and NTSB have been formally launched following the crash.

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  1. Federal Agencies Investigate Fatal Tesla Model 3 Crash in Texas

    The NHTSA and NTSB are investigating a June 19 crash where a Tesla Model 3 struck a home in Katy, Texas. The vehicle killed a 76-year-old woman who was inside the residence. The driver reported using automated driving systems at the time of the accident.

    What's confirmed:

    • A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, on June 19.
    • The crash killed a 76-year-old woman.
    • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a special investigation into the crash on Monday.
    • The National Transportation Safety Board announced on Wednesday it started a safety investigation.
    • Driver Michael Butler told Harris County authorities he was using partially automated driving systems.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The vehicle was traveling at speeds as high as 70 miles per hour.
    • The driver described the technology as self-driving.
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