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Tesla official says driver in deadly Katy crash overrode self-driving
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· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The NTSB continues to look into the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
A recent crash in Katy is under investigation by the NTSB. The incident involved a Tesla and resulted in fatalities. According to a Tesla official, the driver had claimed to be using autopilot at the time of the crash.
However, the official stated that the driver overrode the self-driving feature by pressing the accelerator. Further details about the crash are being investigated, and more information is available from the source. The NTSB continues to look into the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
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Category: safety Published: June 23, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News Reading time: 1 min
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