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A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman, after the driver overrode the self-driving software by pressing the accelerator to full speed. Federal investigators concluded the incident was not caused by the vehicle's autonomous features, while separate probes into Tesla's driver-assistance technology are ongoing.

The NTSB's preliminary findings confirm that the driver in a fatal Tesla crash in Katy overrode self-driving mode, aligning with Harris County law enforcement's initial assessment of the June 19 incident.

Michael Butler, 44, was charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler claimed the vehicle was in autopilot mode at the time, and Avila's family has sued both Butler and Tesla.

A 76-year-old grandmother, Martha Avila, died after a Tesla driven on Autopilot by Michael Butler crashed into her home in Katy, Texas. Authorities found no intoxication, and Butler claimed the car was on autopilot. Avila’s family sued Tesla and Butler, alleging the vehicle’s automated systems were defective and contributed to her death.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk denied that the company's full self-driving software caused a fatal crash in Texas. A 76-year-old woman, Martha Avila, died when a Tesla vehicle drove through her home in Katy, Texas, with police and the driver indicating the incident involved the vehicle's autonomous features.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk denied that the company’s full self-driving software caused a fatal crash in Texas. A 76-year-old woman, Martha Avila, died when a Tesla vehicle drove through her home in Katy, Texas, with police and the driver indicating involvement, though details remain unspecified.

A Houston law firm announced plans to sue Tesla following a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle reportedly in autopilot mode. Martha Avila, 76, was struck in her Katy home by the Tesla driver, who stated the car was operating on autopilot.

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman, prompting an investigation into whether the Autopilot system was involved.

A Tesla crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, with the driver claiming the vehicle was on autopilot. The incident resulted in one fatality, and a woman recalled finding her mother 'under the rubble' following the crash.

A Tesla crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, injuring two people. The driver claimed the car was on autopilot at the time of the June 19 incident. Both the driver and a man inside the home were hospitalized, with the latter airlifted. The crash remains under investigation.

Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, secured the U.S. Senate GOP nomination by defeating John Cornyn. The victory was highlighted by a campaign rally in Katy on May 20, 2026.