Investigator says Tesla driver went 'pedal to the metal' before crashing into Texas home, killing a woman

A Texas driver allegedly pressed the accelerator, driving a Tesla Model 3 into a home and killing a woman, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said the car’s data supported that accelerator input. The incident raises near-term legal/regulatory and reputational risks for Tesla, though it is unlikely to materially move markets on its own.

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A Texas driver allegedly pressed the accelerator, driving a Tesla Model 3 into a home and killing a woman, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said the car’s data supported that accelerator input. The incident raises near-term legal/regulatory and reputational risks for Tesla, though it is unlikely to materially move markets on its own.