A tragic accident involving a Tesla Model 3 in Texas is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after the vehicle crashed into a house, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old woman. The incident occurred on June 19, when the Tesla, reportedly using an automated driving assistance system, veered off the road and struck the residence at high speed. The driver, who was not intoxicated, is cooperating with the investigation. The NHTSA’s special crash investigation aims to understand the role of the vehicle’s technology in the accident, which could lead to safety improvements or recalls. This inquiry is separate from the local police investigation, which is also examining the driver’s claims about the car’s automated system. Tesla has not commented on the incident.
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Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
