Tesla Model 3 Hits Texas Home, Killing Woman

A Tesla Model 3 vehicle crashed into a brick home near Houston, Texas, on June 19, resulting in the death of a woman inside. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a special crash investigation into the incident. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the driver stated that he was using an automated driver-assistance system when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed at a high rate of speed. Tesla has not immediately commented on the incident. The NHTSA investigation is ongoing, with the agency confirming the probe in an emailed statement on June 22. The incident has garnered widespread attention after being caught on a front-door video camera.