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Tesla Driver Faces Manslaughter Charge | Texas News
A DoorDash driver in Katy, Texas, faces manslaughter charges after his Tesla—claimed to be in self-driving mode—crashed into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman. Authorities say he passed out, but Tesla disputes that, citing data showing he overrode the system before impact. Investigators found he’d used autopilot successfully before, but this crash involved aggressive acceleration and steering without braking. He’d also searched online for complaints about Tesla’s self-driving being too passive. The victim’s family has now sued both Butler and Tesla. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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