The NTSB confirmed the Tesla driver in a fatal Texas crash pressed the accelerator to 100%, bypassing Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software during the June incident.
The incident took place in Katy, Texas
Jul 16, 2026
03:16 pm
What's the storyThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has confirmed that the driver of a Tesla involved in a deadly crash in June had pressed the accelerator pedal to its maximum.
The incident took place in Katy, Texas, and resulted in the death of 76-year-old Martha Avila.
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