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UPDATED Jun 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
Jun 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Tesla crash kills 76-year-old in Katy home
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A Tesla driven in “autopilot” mode crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a 76-year-old woman.
WHO: Michael Butler and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT: A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home, killing Martha Avila inside.
WHEN: Jun 21, 2026 at 1:55 PM ET
WHERE: Katy, Texas
WHY: The driver said the car was running on “autopilot” when it crashed.
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