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us-news14 days ago•3 min saved

Texas Man Charged with Manslaughter After Tesla Crash in Katy

A Texas man, Michael Butler, 44, is jailed on a manslaughter charge after his Tesla Model 3, reportedly in self-driving mode, crashed into a Katy home and killed a 76-year-old woman; investigators say Butler claimed use of the automation, while federal probes by the NTSB and NHTSA are examining whether the system contributed; Avila’s family has sued Tesla for gross negligence; Butler’s bail is $150,000 and a July 6 court date is planned.

via The Guardian|

#investigations #katy #manslaughter

local16 days ago•4 min saved

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

natural-disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

"Severe Storms Cause Dramatic Damage and Power Outages in Houston Region"

An EF-1 tornado with 90-mile-per-hour winds caused severe damage to a shopping plaza in Katy, Texas, collapsing a Firestone Complete Auto Care business and tearing away the front of a sports bar. Debris, including tires, was scattered across the parking lot, and a taco truck was reportedly carried by high winds. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and electricity in the area was turned off as a precaution.

via KTRK-TV|

#ef-1-tornado #katy #natural-disasters

natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

"EF-1 Tornado Causes Severe Damage in Katy, Texas"

An EF-1 tornado with estimated winds of 90 mph caused severe damage to businesses and homes in the Katy area, including a collapsed Firestone Complete Autocare lobby and blown-out windows at Bourbon Street Sports Bar. Trees and fences were also blown down in the Nottingham County neighborhood, blocking roads and damaging cars and homes. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but a CenterPoint Energy employee suffered a minor electrical shock during the assessment.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#ef-1-tornado #houston #katy