
One person is dead after a Tesla on autopilot crashed through her Texas home on Friday night, authorities said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The driver, identified as Michael Butler, was traveling east in a Tesla Model 3 at about 8 p.m. local time when he crashed through a brick home in Katy, Texas, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. During the crash, the car struck Martha Avila, who was inside the home.
Main Idea: A Tesla on autopilot crashed through a Texas home, killing one person and injuring the driver.
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The crash raises fears about Tesla autopilot safety and could make drivers and families more cautious about self-driving features.
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