NHTSA investigates Tesla Autopilot crash that killed Texas woman in her home
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Ashley Belanger
Summary
A Texas woman was killed when a Tesla Model 3 driver, who told police he was using Autopilot, lost control and crashed into her home. The article critically examines the incident, noting that Tesla publicly touted Autopilot as lifesaving just a day after the fatal crash. It explores the disconnect between Tesla's marketing of its driver-assistance systems and the real-world safety concerns, including regulatory scrutiny from NHTSA, which is investigating the crash.
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bskyNHTSA investigates Tesla Autopilot crash that killed Texas woman in her homearstechnica.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAn elderly Texas woman tragically died Friday after a man who told police he was relying on his Tesla Model 3's automated driver-assistance mode lost control and crashed his car into her family's home.
Tesla touts Autopilot as lifesaving a day after grandmother died in crash.
Michael Butler said that 'he was relying on his Tesla's Autopilot mode' when the crash occurred.
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