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Texas Tesla crash leads to manslaughter charge
us-news7 days ago

Texas Tesla crash leads to manslaughter charge

A Texas man, Michael David Butler, 44, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3, allegedly in Full Self-Driving mode, crashed into Martha Avila’s Katy home, killing a 76-year-old grandmother. Butler told investigators he was delivering with DoorDash, had the music on, and later passed out; the car reached 73 mph with no brake applied. Tesla disputes his account, noting Autopilot requires driver attentiveness, while the NHTSA is investigating; bail was set at $150,000 with an ankle monitor, and Avila’s family has filed a wrongful-death suit against Tesla alleging defective self-driving systems.

via NBC News|
#autopilot#doordash#full-self-driving
Katy Tesla Crash: Manslaughter Charge Linked to FSD Override in Residential Run
technology8 days ago

Katy Tesla Crash: Manslaughter Charge Linked to FSD Override in Residential Run

Prosecutors charged 44-year-old Michael Butler with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3, operating under Full Self-Driving, sped through a Katy, Texas neighborhood at about 73 mph and crashed into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman. The charging document alleges Butler overrode FSD to floor the accelerator; investigators also found Google searches suggesting he believed FSD was not aggressive enough. The case, built from vehicle telemetry, dashcam, and phone records, highlights the ongoing tension between driver control and autonomous features, with potential civil liability for Tesla alongside the criminal charge.

via Electrek|
#autopilot#fsd#manslaughter
Manslaughter charge after Tesla crashes into Texas home
technology8 days ago

Manslaughter charge after Tesla crashes into Texas home

A Texas man, Michael Butler, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3— reportedly with Autopilot engaged—crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler, who showed no signs of intoxication, left the roadway and entered the residence at high speed; surveillance video captured the incident. The case is under investigation by local authorities, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the NHTSA, while Avila’s family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Butler and Tesla alleging design defects in Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. Tesla disputes fault, pointing to driver input, and the episode follows prior recalls and ongoing scrutiny of the company’s self-driving systems.

via USA Today|
#autopilot#lawsuit#manslaughter
Katy Tesla Crash Sparks Manslaughter Charge
crime8 days ago

Katy Tesla Crash Sparks Manslaughter Charge

A 44-year-old man, Michael David Butler, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3—reported with Autopilot engaged—crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler allegedly passed out during a DoorDash delivery and later told investigators the vehicle was on Autopilot; authorities say the car reached about 73 mph with no braking before the crash. Tesla disputes his account. Avila died from injuries sustained in the crash; Butler bailed on $150,000 bond and must wear an ankle monitor. Avila’s family has sued Tesla, alleging negligence.

via Fox News|
#autopilot#crime#doordash
Tesla Crash Into Home Sparks Manslaughter Charge in Harris County
crime8 days ago

Tesla Crash Into Home Sparks Manslaughter Charge in Harris County

A Harris County, Texas man, Michael Butler, was arrested and charged with manslaughter after his Tesla crashed into a home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler claimed the car was in self-driving mode, but Tesla disputed that, saying he overrode Autopilot. The crash occurred June 19; Butler was booked into Harris County jail, and investigators had not yet publicized the specific criminal allegations as of publication.

via ABC13 Houston|
#autopilot#crime#harris-county
Texas Tesla crash spurs manslaughter charge as company says autopilot was overridden
us-news8 days ago

Texas Tesla crash spurs manslaughter charge as company says autopilot was overridden

Texas driver Michael Butler, 44, faces manslaughter charges after his Tesla Model 3 crashed into a Katy, Texas home at over 70 mph, killing Martha Ávila, 76. Tesla says Butler manually overridden Autopilot by flooring the accelerator, conflicting with his claim that the self-driving feature was engaged; Ávila’s family has sued Butler and Tesla as investigators continue to probe the deadly crash.

via New York Post|
#autopilot#car-crashes#manslaughter
Katy-area Tesla crash triggers manslaughter charge in home collision
local8 days ago

Katy-area Tesla crash triggers manslaughter charge in home collision

A 44-year-old Michael Butler has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home on June 19, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Investigators say Butler’s high-speed vehicle left the roadway and struck the front wall; Avila was inside the home and died from injuries. Butler initially claimed Autopilot, but Tesla vehicle data suggests he overrode the system before the crash. No mechanical Tesla fault has been found to date, and the NHTSA is conducting a broader Autopilot-related investigation. Avila’s family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Butler and Tesla, seeking more than $1 million in damages.

via Click2Houston|
#autopilot#harriscounty#katy
Family sues Tesla over suspected autopilot defect after fatal Texas crash
technology16 days ago

Family sues Tesla over suspected autopilot defect after fatal Texas crash

A Texas grandmother died after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home. Her family filed a Harris County lawsuit seeking more than $1 million, arguing a SUA defect and that Tesla removed critical obstacle-detection hardware during a global chip shortage. Tesla and its executives dispute that Autopilot or Full Self-Driving caused the crash, citing that the driver pressed the accelerator; authorities are investigating, and police have found no mechanical malfunction so far. The suit requests preservation of all vehicle data and parts as evidence in the case, underscoring ongoing debates about Autopilot safety and data transparency.

via Ars Technica|
#autopilot#fsd#nhtsa
Family sues Tesla after Autopilot crash demolishes Texas home
technology17 days ago

Family sues Tesla after Autopilot crash demolishes Texas home

The family of Martha Avila has filed a Harris County, Texas lawsuit against Tesla and the driver after a Model 3 with Autopilot engaged crashed into Avila’s Katy home, killing her. The suit alleges design defects and failure to warn, while the driver says he was using automated driving and overrode it by pressing the accelerator. Authorities say no intoxication was found and no charges have been filed; the NHTSA has opened a special investigation. The suit seeks more than $1 million in damages.

via NBC News|
#autopilot#full-self-driving#lawsuit
Tesla says FSD was active in fatal Texas crash, blaming driver for pedal override
technology17 days ago

Tesla says FSD was active in fatal Texas crash, blaming driver for pedal override

Tesla confirms Full Self-Driving was engaged when a Model 3 crashed into a Katy, Texas home and says the driver pressed the accelerator to override the system; experts warn that pedal misapplication does not absolve the technology and highlight complacency risks with Level 2 systems, as federal investigators review logs and past cases show shared Tesla liability.

via Electrek|
#autopilot#fsd#nhtsa
Federal probe expands over fatal Texas Tesla crash tied to automated driving features
technology18 days ago

Federal probe expands over fatal Texas Tesla crash tied to automated driving features

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a formal crash investigation into a June 19 Texas crash in which a Tesla Model 3 allegedly operating with an automated driving system sped into a house, injuring and killing a 76-year-old woman. The driver cooperated with police; investigators are examining whether the vehicle’s driver-assist tech contributed to the crash. The NHTSA inquiry is separate from local investigations and could lead to safety recalls or other actions, amid ongoing scrutiny of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving claims.

via BBC|
#autopilot#nhtsa#self-driving
Doorbell video captures fatal Tesla Autopilot crash into Texas home
technology18 days ago

Doorbell video captures fatal Tesla Autopilot crash into Texas home

A Texas woman was killed when a driver using a Tesla Model 3 Autopilot crashed into her home; a doorbell camera captured the moment, and authorities say the driver was using automated driving assistance and is cooperating. Police are examining whether Autopilot played a role, fueling ongoing debates over Autopilot safety and potential NHTSA rule changes.

via Ars Technica|
#autopilot#crash#doorbell-camera