Tesla Model 3 Crash in Texas Kills Woman; Lawsuit and Federal Investigation Underway
A Tesla Model 3 driven by Michael Butler crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, on June 19, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler stated that Tesla's automated driving assistance was active during the crash, but Tesla officials claim he manually accelerated. The victim's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and Butler, alleging negligence and defects in Tesla's Autopilot system. The incident is under federal investigation, with no criminal charges filed so far.