A Tesla driver has been charged with manslaughter following a crash into a home in Texas that resulted in the death of a woman last month. Authorities are also investigating the incident.
Michael David Butler is accused of operating his Tesla on Full Self-Driving mode when it left the roadway and collided with a residence, according to NBC News. The crash occurred last month and led to the fatality of a woman inside the home.
Butler has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the incident, as reported by Engadget. Details regarding the specific charges and potential penalties were not immediately available.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is also investigating the crash, according to Engadget. The scope of NHTSA’s investigation was not detailed in the reports.
According to NBC News, Butler stated that his Tesla was operating on Full Self-Driving mode at the time of the crash. This claim is central to the ongoing investigations and potential legal proceedings.
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