Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after FSD crash into Texas home kills woman
[FATALITY]Jun 19, 2026 · Tesla · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) · Orlando, Florida, USA
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FATALITY
Event Date
Jun 19, 2026
Primary Entity
Tesla
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Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)
Jurisdiction / Location
Orlando, Florida, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
Michael David Butler, 44, was charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3 crashed into a Texas home on June 19 2026, killing Martha Avila. Butler told police the vehicle was operating in Full Self-Driving mode at the time of the crash. This is one of the first manslaughter charges involving a Tesla FSD fatality.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tesla-driver-charged-manslaughter-crash-texas-home-rcna352885
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tesla-driver-charged-manslaughter-crash-texas-home-rcna352885
- Inspect Filing
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/HWY26FH014.aspx
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/HWY26FH014.aspx
- Inspect Filing
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/15/tesla-driver-in-fatal-texas-crash-pressed-accelerator-100-ntsb-confirms/
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/15/tesla-driver-in-fatal-texas-crash-pressed-accelerator-100-ntsb-confirms/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after FSD crash into Texas home kills woman?
Michael David Butler, 44, was charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3 crashed into a Texas home on June 19 2026, killing Martha Avila. Butler told police the vehicle was operating in Full Self-Driving mode at the time of the crash. This is one of the first manslaughter charges involving a Tesla FSD fatality.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 19, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after FSD crash into Texas home kills woman?
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.
Has anyone responded to Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after FSD crash into Texas home kills woman?
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What is the current status of Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after FSD crash into Texas home kills woman?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.