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Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Bernard Condon, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The crash resulted in the death of a 76-year-old woman who was standing inside the home.
A fatal incident involving a Tesla has prompted an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The incident occurred in Texas, where a Tesla using an automated driving feature crashed into a home at high speed. The crash resulted in the death of a 76-year-old woman who was standing inside the home.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a special investigation into the incident. Further details about the incident and investigation are available from KSAT 12, the local ABC affiliate.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal incident involving a Tesla has prompted an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The incident occurred in Texas, where a Tesla using an automated driving…
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