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Tesla Model 3 crashes into Texas home, killing 76-year-old woman

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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 21, 2026

What happened

A 76-year-old woman died in Katy, Texas, after a Tesla Model 3 veered off the road and hit a house. Police said the driver was using a driver-assistance system, was not impaired, and is cooperating with investigators. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

  • 01A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman.
  • 02Police said driver Michael Butler had a driver-assistance system turned on.
  • 03The vehicle left its lane and struck the home at high speed.
  • 04Martha Avila was inside the house, taken to hospital, and pronounced dead.
  • 05Investigators found no signs of alcohol or drug use, and the cause remains unclear.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Tesla Model 3 crashes into Texas home, killing 76-year-old woman
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Texas Tesla Crash Kills Woman After Car Leaves Road, Strikes House
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Tesla on Autopilot Crashes Into Texas Home, Killing Elderly Woman

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