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Driver Overrode Tesla Autopilot Before Crash into Texas Home, NTSB Reports
July 26, 2026
WASHINGTON – A Tesla driver overrode the vehicle's driver assistance mode and accelerated before crashing into a Texas home, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported. A 76-year-old woman died in the incident.
Investigators determined the Tesla was operating in Full Self-Driving mode when the 76-year-old driver initiated a manual override. The driver then caused the vehicle to accelerate into the building.
The crash occurred weeks prior to the NTSB's conclusion. The agency did not release further details regarding the incident or its investigation.
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