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Driver says Tesla was on Autopilot before fatal Texas crash into home
A driver told Harris County investigators that his Tesla was on Autopilot when it failed to make a turn in Katy, Texas, and crashed through a home's brick wall, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. The crash occurred around 8 p.m., and the victim was flown to a hospital where she later died. The 44-year-old driver showed no signs of intoxication and is cooperating with authorities. Although the driver claims the system was active, this has not been independently confirmed. Authorities are investigating Tesla’s technology role and working with experts to assess the driver’s control during the in
- Fatal crash in Katy, Texas, with Tesla reportedly on Autopilot
- 76-year-old woman died after vehicle struck her home
- 44-year-old driver cooperating and not intoxicated
🔎 Why it matters: The driver’s claim of Autopilot use in the fatal Texas crash is central to ongoing investigations and regulatory scrutiny.
📈 Upside: Not applicable.
📉 Risk: The crash may highlight issues with driver oversight when using Autopilot or FSD systems.
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