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Tesla allegedly in autopilot mode crashes into brick house, woman killed: Police

The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila is suing Tesla and the driver after a Model 3 crashed into her Katy home on June 19. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a special investigation into the incident. Tesla and the driver disagree on whether Autopilot was active at the time of impact.

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The victim's family filed a lawsuit and the NHTSA opened a special investigation.

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  1. Tesla and Driver Sued After Fatal Katy, Texas Crash

    The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila is suing Tesla and the driver after a Model 3 crashed into her Katy home on June 19. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a special investigation into the incident. Tesla and the driver disagree on whether Autopilot was active at the time of impact.

    What's confirmed:

    • A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, on June 19.
    • The crash killed 76-year-old Martha Avila.
    • The family of Martha Avila is suing both Tesla and the driver.
    • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a special investigation into the crash.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The vehicle was in Autopilot mode when it crashed into the home.
    • The driver overrode the autopilot system before the crash.
    • Investigators found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction.
    confidence 90%

  2. Tesla crash into Katy home kills 76-year-old grandmother

    A Tesla crashed into a home on Friday night, killing Martha Avila. The vehicle reportedly reached speeds of 70 miles per hour before the impact. Tesla and Elon Musk deny that Autopilot caused the accident.

    What's confirmed:

    • A Tesla crashed into a home on Friday night and killed a 76-year-old grandmother.
    • The victim was 76 years old.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Tesla was traveling at speeds as high as 70 miles per hour.
    • The driver pressed the accelerator causing the crash.
    • The vehicle was in Autopilot or driver-assist mode.
    confidence 80%

  3. Tesla Crashes Into Katy Home, Killing 76-Year-Old Woman

    A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a brick house on Rose Hollow Lane in Katy, Texas, on Friday night. The incident killed 76-year-old Martha Avila. The driver was injured in the crash.

    What's confirmed:

    • A Tesla crashed into a home in the Katy area on Friday night.
    • The crash killed 76-year-old Martha Avila.
    • The vehicle crashed into a house on Rose Hollow Lane.
    • The driver was injured in the incident.
    • The vehicle involved was a Tesla Model 3.
    • The house was made of brick.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The vehicle was in autopilot or driver-assist mode at the time of the crash.
    • The driver told investigators the car was on Autopilot before it left the road.
    confidence 90%