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Tesla allegedly in autopilot mode crashes into Texas home, killing 76-year-old woman
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Danielle Abreu , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 22, 2026
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Key points The vehicle involved was a Tesla Model 3. Further details about the incident are available through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
A fatal crash occurred in a Texas neighborhood when a vehicle struck a home. Authorities report that a 76-year-old woman was killed in the incident. The vehicle involved was a Tesla Model 3.
The crash happened on Friday around 8 pm local time. The driver of the Tesla was identified as Michael Butler. According to authorities, the Tesla was reportedly operating in automated driver-assistance mode at the time of the crash.
Further details about the incident are available through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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