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Musk on fatal Tesla crash in Texas: 'This makes no sense'
By Julia Shapero and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
(The Hill) – Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing back on allegations the company’s full self-driving software was involved in a recent crash that killed a Texas woman. Martha Avila, 76, died after a Tesla drove through the front of her home in Katy, Texas, last Friday. Both police and the driver have ...
Key takeaway Martha Avila, 76, died after a Tesla drove through the front of her home in Katy, Texas, last Friday.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents are likely to be concerned about the safety implications of autonomous vehicles on local roads, given the fatal crash in Katy, Texas. As the investigation into the crash continues, the community will be watching to see how the findings impact the development and deployment of self-driving technology in the El Paso area. The fact that the crash occurred in a residential neighborhood, resulting in the death of a homeowner, raises questions about the potential risks of these vehicles in similar local settings. With El Paso's own mix of urban and suburban neighborhoods, the city's residents will be eager to know that measures are being taken to ensure the safe operation of autonomous vehicles on their streets. The outcome of this investigation will have significant implications for the future of transportation in El Paso and the surrounding region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (The Hill) – Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing back on allegations the company’s full self-driving software was involved in a recent crash that killed a Texas woman. Martha Avila, 76, died after a Tesla drove through the front of her home in Katy, Texas, last Friday. Both police and the driver have ...
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