Records claim Katy Tesla crash suspect overrode 'self-driving' mode before fatal incident

According to officials, evidence disproved the suspect's claim of the Tesla being on autopilot before the deadly June crash.
By Briahn Hawkins at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) · · 1 min read

According to officials, evidence disproved the suspect's claim of the Tesla being on autopilot before the deadly June crash.
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