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Tesla faces federal probe after Model 3 slams into Texas home, killing a 76-year-old
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· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred in Texas, where a Tesla crashed into a home at high speed, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old woman.
A federal investigation has been launched into a fatal incident involving a Tesla. The incident occurred in Texas, where a Tesla crashed into a home at high speed, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old woman. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is leading the investigation, which was opened on Monday.
It is reported that the Tesla was using an automated driving feature at the time of the crash. Further details about the incident and the investigation are available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other sources, including NBC Los Angeles .
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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