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Tesla Model 3 operating on driver-assistance system crashed into Katy, TX home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila; NHTSA and NTSB opened investigations

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Jun 19, 2026 · Tesla · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) · Orlando, Florida, USA

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Failure Mode

FATALITY

Event Date

Jun 19, 2026

Primary Entity

Tesla

Robotic Platform

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)

Jurisdiction / Location

Orlando, Florida, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

Original claim shown above is no longer asserted. See the retraction notice for context.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

TeslaView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)

Operational Sectors

Humanoids

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://fortune.com/2026/06/23/tesla-autopilot-nhtsa-investigation-houston-crash-robotaxi/

    https://fortune.com/2026/06/23/tesla-autopilot-nhtsa-investigation-houston-crash-robotaxi/

  • https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/24/texas-tesla-car-crash-investigation

    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/24/texas-tesla-car-crash-investigation

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Tesla Model 3 operating on driver-assistance system crashed into Katy, TX home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila; NHTSA and NTSB opened investigations?

On June 19, 2026, a Tesla Model 3 whose driver told police he had engaged Autopilot/Full Self-Driving plowed through the front wall of a home in Katy, Texas, fatally pinning 76-year-old Martha Avila. NHTSA opened a special investigation on June 23 and the NTSB opened its own probe on June 24. RESTORED: this row was hard-deleted in violation of append-only doctrine; restored as retracted duplicate on 2026-07-22. This incident was later retracted; see the retraction banner at the top of the page for the correction.

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 Model 3 operating on driver-assistance system crashed into Katy, TX home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila; NHTSA and NTSB opened investigations?

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.

Has anyone responded to Tesla Model 3 operating on driver-assistance system crashed into Katy, TX home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila; NHTSA and NTSB opened investigations?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

What is the current status of Tesla Model 3 operating on driver-assistance system crashed into Katy, TX home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila; NHTSA and NTSB opened investigations?

This incident is retracted on the DEPLOY registry. The page remains so the correction reaches readers, but the incident is suppressed from aggregate counts (company / model / location) so it no longer counts against anyone.