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Tesla says driver overrode auto-pilot in crash that killed a grandmother
The head of Tesla's auto-pilot division is pushing back against what the driver of a Tesla allegedly told investigators after he crashed into a house on Friday, killing a beloved grandmother.
A Tesla Model 3 tore through the brick front of a Katy, Texas home at approximately 8 p.m. on June 20, 2026, killing Martha Avila Mantilla, 76, who was standing in the front room. The driver, 44-year-old Michael Butler, told Harris County deputies the ...
In December 2025, Tesla hinted at phasing out Autopilot by removing it from the pre-owned vehicles in its inventory. Now, Tesla has officially discontinued Autopilot in the US and Canada, as it's no longer available on new cars. Instead, customers are ...
