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Tesla pushes back as fatal Texas crash reignites self-driving scrutiny
A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman. Federal safety regulators have launched an investigation into the incident. Tesla claims the driver overrode the system by accelerating to 73 mph.
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Federal regulators have opened a formal safety investigation into the crash.
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Federal Investigation Opens After Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas
confidence 90%A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman. Federal safety regulators have launched an investigation into the incident. Tesla claims the driver overrode the system by accelerating to 73 mph.
What's confirmed:
- A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman.
- Federal safety regulators are investigating the crash.
- The vehicle was using an automated driving feature at high speed during the incident.
Still unconfirmed:
- Tesla claims the driver floored the accelerator to 73 mph, overriding Full Self-Driving software.
- The Harris County Sheriff's Office stated no mechanical malfunction has been found so far.
- Elon Musk disputes that Full Self-Driving software was involved in the crash.