NTSB Confirms Tesla Driver in Fatal Texas Crash Pressed Accelerator to Maximum

The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that a Tesla driver involved in a fatal crash in Katy, Texas had pressed the accelerator pedal fully (100%) while using Full Self-Driving software. The vehicle was traveling over 70 mph when it struck a house, killing one person and leading to legal action against both the driver and Tesla.

By Sean O'Kane · TechCrunch · July 15, 2026, 20:22 UTC

NTSB Confirms Tesla Driver in Fatal Texas Crash Pressed Accelerator to Maximum

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Topics: autonomous driving fatal crash ntsb investigation tesla

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