A Tesla driver using auto assistance crashed into a Texas home, killing a woman

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened around 8:03 p.m. on Friday in Katy, Texas, while Michael Butler was driving a Tesla Model 3. "Butler failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway, and struck the residence," the office said. The vehicle entered the brick home "at a high rate of speed" and struck M.

Avila, who was inside. She was flown by medical helicopter to a local hospital and later died of her injuries. Investigators reported no signs of intoxication and said Butler was cooperative during the probe. Officials did not specify which of Tesla's driver-assistance features was engaged; the company offers Autopilot and Full Self-Driving and says they are for the "fully attentive driver" who should be ready to take over at any time.

The case remains under investigation.

United States, Katy, Texas

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