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76-year-old woman killed when a Tesla ‘running on auto-pilot’ crashed into her Texas home
The Independent • • business
Key Points:
- A 76-year-old woman, Martha Avila, was killed after a Tesla Model 3, reportedly on "autopilot," crashed into her Katy, Texas home at high speed.
- The driver, Michael Butler, showed no signs of intoxication and has cooperated with authorities; he was also hospitalized but no charges have been filed as the investigation continues.
- The crash caused significant damage to the house, including the children's playroom, rendering the home uninhabitable and forcing the family into temporary housing.
- Avila's family described her as healthy and generous, expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss, and have launched a GoFundMe to cover emergency living and funeral expenses.
- The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division is actively investigating the incident, with no definitive conclusions yet on fault or liability.
