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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 A 76-year-old woman inside the home was killed.
A federal investigation has been launched into a fatal incident involving a Tesla. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the matter. The incident occurred in Texas, where a Tesla crashed into a home at high speed.
A 76-year-old woman inside the home was killed. It is reported that the vehicle 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 Bay Area.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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