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Tesla car crashes into house: Company says driver overrode autopilot in Texas crash that killed woman
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk KTRK , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A Tesla drove through the wall of a home in Texas, killing a woman inside. The company says autopilot was overridden.
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Key points The company says autopilot was overridden. A Tesla drove through the wall of a home in Texas, killing a woman inside. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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