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US opens second federal investigation of deadly Tesla crash into Texas home
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The US government has opened a second federal investigation into a recent crash of a Tesla that reportedly had driver-assistance technology engaged, struck a Texas home and killed a resident.
Key facts
- Avila’s daughter, Jennifer Barbour, and her husband, Justin Barbour, maintained that the Model 3’s driver, Michael Butler, told law enforcement he engaged autopilot before plowing through the front
- Tesla in 2023 recalled about 2m cars, or nearly all of its electric vehicles on US roads, to better ensure that drivers pay attention when using autopilot
- Meanwhile, the family of Martha Avila, the 76-year-old resident who was killed, has sued over the wreck
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Wednesday that it was launching an investigation into the 19 June crash that killed Avila in the Houston suburb of Katy
Summary
Meanwhile, the family of Martha Avila, the 76-year-old resident who was killed, has sued over the wreck. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Wednesday that it was launching an investigation into the 19 June crash that killed Avila in the Houston suburb of Katy. That came two days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it was investigating the crash as well. Furthermore, lawyers for Avila’s family said they had filed a civil complaint on Tuesday contending that Elon Musk’s electric vehicle manufacturer should be held liable for her wrongful death.