Woman killed, driver injured after Tesla crashes through Katy-area home, HCSO says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A woman in her mid-70s was killed after a Tesla crashed through a home in the Katy area on Friday evening, authorities say.

According to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office, a Tesla crashed into a home in the 21,300 block of Rose Hollow Lane near Park Brush Lane at about 8:30 p.m. The driver told investigators that he had the Tesla on autopilot, according to the Precinct 5 Constable's Office.

Officials said the driver of the Tesla was taken to the hospital by ambulance, and the older woman, who was inside the house, was taken by Lifeflight to Memorial Hermann. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the woman was later pronounced dead.

Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.

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