Elon Musk denies Tesla’s Autopilot caused crash that killed grandmother

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a residential home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old grandmother, with the driver claiming Autopilot was active at the time. Elon Musk disputed the claim, and Tesla's AI software VP stated the driver manually overrode the system by pressing the accelerator to 100%, reaching 73 mph in the residential area. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-24