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Tesla driver faces manslaughter charges over fatal Texas crash
Michael Butler, driving a Tesla Model 3, was arrested on manslaughter charges after his vehicle struck and killed a woman inside her home in Katy, Texas. Butler claimed to be using Tesla's Full-Self Driving (FSD) system at the time. Data from the car and Butler’s phone showed he pressed the accelerator pedal to 100%, overriding FSD speed control, reaching 73 mph in a residential area with a much lower speed limit. Official investigations are ongoing, and the victim’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and Butler.
- Driver used FSD but overrode speed control by pressing accelerator to 100%
- Speed reached 73 mph in residential area with lower speed limit
🔎 Why it matters: The case involves Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD) system and human override, critical for assigning responsibility in autonomous vehicle accidents.
📈 Upside: Not applicable.
📉 Risk: The incident highlights legal and safety risks related to FSD use and supervision in urban settings.
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