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Daughter recalls finding her mom "under the rubble" after Tesla crashed into Texas home

The daughter of a woman killed when a Tesla allegedly on autopilot struck her Texas home says her mother "still had her whole life ahead of her."

Daughter recalls finding her mom "under the rubble" after Tesla crashed into Texas home

TL;DR

  • A woman named Martha Avila was killed when a Tesla crashed into her home in Katy, Texas.
  • The victim's daughter, Jennifer Barbour, stated the Tesla was allegedly on autopilot at the time of the crash.
  • Barbour described finding her mother pinned against a wall under rubble.
  • The 44-year-old driver was taken to the hospital, was cooperative, and reportedly not intoxicated.
  • The driver told officials the Tesla was on autopilot.
  • An investigation is being conducted by the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
  • Tesla has not yet responded to a request for comment.