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Tesla confirms Autopilot was off in fatal Texas crash
A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman. The driver claimed an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) was active, but Tesla confirmed neither Autopilot nor supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged. The driver manually took control and accelerated to 73 mph in a residential area before impact. Tesla noted the accelerator pedal was fully pressed even after the crash. Authorities are still investigating while Tesla defends the safety of its systems against inaccurate reports.
- Tesla Model 3 hit at 73 mph in residential area
- Tesla confirmed neither Autopilot nor FSD was active
🔎 Why it matters: Tesla confirmed the Autopilot and FSD versions were not active during the Model 3 crash in Texas.
📈 Upside: Tesla clarifies the driver manually took control and accelerated, preventing blame on its ADAS systems.
📉 Risk: Public misunderstanding about Autopilot use may harm Tesla systems' safety perception.
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