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Houston law firm says it plans to sue Tesla over a fatal crash involving a car reportedly on autopilot
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Kyle McClenagan , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A woman, Martha Avila, 76, was inside the home at the time of the crash.
A local law firm is planning to take action against Tesla. The move comes after a fatal crash occurred in the area. The incident involved a Tesla vehicle that reportedly struck a home in Katy.
A woman, Martha Avila, 76, was inside the home at the time of the crash. Further details about the incident and the planned lawsuit are available from Houston Public Media, which has been following the story. The driver of the Tesla told authorities that the vehicle was in autopilot mode when the crash occurred.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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