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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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John Tan

Tesla Under Fire After Car Smashes Into Texas Home and Kills 76-Year-Old Grandmother

Tesla is facing public scrutiny over a tragic car crash in Texas (Credit: Pexels)

An elderly woman has died after a Tesla crashed through the front of her home in Katy, Texas. The tragedy has reignited debate over the safety of advanced driver-assistance technology.

The fatal incident occurred on Friday evening when a Tesla Model 3 left the roadway at speed and ploughed into a residential property. The victim, who was a 76-year-old grandmother, was inside the house when the vehicle smashed through the structure. She was rushed to hospital but later died from her injuries.

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