Driver Overrode Tesla Autopilot Before Crash into Texas Home, NTSB Reports

Why it matters locally: California has the highest number of registered Tesla vehicles in the United States, and the findings from this NTSB report on driver override incidents could influence state regulations regarding autonomous driving features and vehicle safety standards.

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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.