A driver is facing manslaughter charges after a Tesla crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, resulting in the death of a 44-year-old woman last month. The vehicle was traveling at 73 mph at the time of impact.
The incident occurred when a Tesla Model 3 struck a residence on May 7th, according to ring doorbell footage. The driver, who was working as a DoorDash delivery person, stated that Full Self-Driving was engaged during the crash.
The man is now facing manslaughter charges, as reported by The Wall Street Journal and local news outlet KHOU 11.
According to reports, the victim was inside her home when the Tesla crashed into the structure. No further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released at this time.
The case is ongoing, and authorities are investigating the factors that contributed to the collision, including the use of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system. The driver's identity has not been publicly released by officials.
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