Katy crash: Tesla crashes into house on Rose Hollow Lane, elderly woman killed, NHTSA to investigate
Tesla crashes into house, kills an elderly Texas woman
A woman has died, and a man was taken to the hospital after a Tesla crashed into a home in Katy on Friday night, officials said. According to authorities, the crash occurred near the intersection of Rose Hollow Lane and Blooming Park Lane. Officials said a woman in her 70s was pinned and injured by the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A woman is dead, and a man was taken to the hospital after a Tesla crashed into a home in Katy on Friday night, officials said.
Tesla crashes into home in Harris County, 2 people injured
What we know:
According to authorities, the crash occurred near the intersection of Rose Hollow Lane and Blooming Park Lane.
The driver told authorities he had his Tesla Model 3 on autopilot going eastbound on Rose Hollow Lane.
Harris County officials said the driver did not stay in a single lane, veered off the road, and sped into a brick home on Blooming Park Lane.
VIDEO: Elderly woman dead after Tesla crashes into home
A grandmother was killed after a Tesla veered off the road and crashed into the home she was in near the Cinco Ranch area. Harris County officials say the driver was hospitalized.
Officials said Martha Avila, 76, was inside her home and was hit by the vehicle. Avila was taken to a nearby hospital by Life Flight and was pronounced dead from her injuries.
The male driver of the Tesla was taken to the hospital by ambulance. He showed no signs of intoxication.
Dig deeper:
FOX 26 has confirmed that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be investigating the crash.
What we don't know:
The driver's condition is unknown.
The Source: Harris County Constable Precinct 5