Tesla drivers crash into swimming pool and home in separate US incidents
Summary
Two separate Tesla cars crashed in the U.S., one in Texas and one in Connecticut. One crash caused a fatality when the car hit a house, and the other required a rescue after a car entered a swimming pool.Key Facts
- In Katy, Texas, a Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house, killing a 76-year-old woman inside.
- The driver said the car’s automated driving assistance was on during the Texas crash.
- Authorities said the driver lost control and hit the house; he was not intoxicated.
- In New Canaan, Connecticut, a Tesla car crashed through trees and into a community pool while parking.
- A lifeguard and responders helped rescue the driver from the sinking car; he was unharmed.
- Tesla recalled over 2 million vehicles in 2023 to improve automated driving alerts and controls.
- Tesla’s autopilot and full self-driving systems assist drivers but require full attention at all times.
- A previous incident involved a Tesla Cybertruck entering a lake using its “wade mode” feature.
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