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Katy Tesla crash: Driver charged in connection to crash that killed 76-year-old woman
By KRIV at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
<p>Harris County authorities have charged the driver in connection to a deadly vehicle crash into a home in Katy last month. </p><h2>Tesla crashes into home in Katy, driver charged with manslaughter</h2><p>According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, 44-year-old Michael Butler has been charged...
Key takeaway </p><p>Authorities said Butler told them he had his Tesla Model 3 on autopilot going eastbound on Rose Hollow Lane.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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