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Tesla Model 3 driver charged with manslaughter in Katy, Texas crash
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Key Points:
- Michael David Butler, 44, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila on June 19.
- Butler claimed the Tesla was on "Autopilot" when the crash occurred, but Tesla disputed this, stating he manually overrode the system by fully pressing the accelerator.
- The vehicle was reportedly traveling at 73 mph, over double the speed limit, and Butler admitted to passing out after adjusting the music on the Tesla's touchscreen.
- Butler was arrested, had bail set at $150,000, and was ordered to wear an ankle monitor and refrain from driving.
- Avila's family has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, accusing the company of gross negligence and failing to warn consumers about defects in its self-driving systems.
