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Texas man charged in fatal Tesla crash where he blamed Autopilot
Michael Butler, a Tesla driver in Texas, was arrested and charged with manslaughter after a fatal crash where he struck a woman inside her home. Butler claimed the vehicle was in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, but Tesla data shows he overrode the system's speed control by fully pressing the accelerator, causing rapid acceleration without braking or attempting to avoid the impact. Forensic analysis of his phone revealed prior searches expressing frustration with FSD's aggressiveness. Tesla confirms no mechanical error occurred before the crash.
- Butler overrode FSD speed control by pressing accelerator to 100%
- No braking or avoidance maneuvers detected before the crash
🔎 Why it matters: Tesla's internal data on Full Self-Driving mode and the driver's manual override are central to the manslaughter charge.
📈 Upside: It clarifies that the FSD system did not mechanically fail in this accident.
📉 Risk: The case may affect future lawsuits and legal views on liability in FSD-related crashes.
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