July 3, 2026

Tesla driver charged with manslaughter over crash into Texas home

By Tech Online Things

A Texas man, Michael David Butler, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3, reportedly operating in Full Self-Driving mode, crashed into a home in Katy, killing a 76-year-old woman. Investigators found the car was speeding and brakes were not applied, while Butler claimed he lost consciousness during a delivery run. Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk disputed his account, stating the system requires active driver control.
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