Tesla is denying claims that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system caused a fatal crash in Texas, where a speeding Model 3 plowed into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. In a reply on
The crash occurred last Friday in a residential neighborhood in Katy, Texas, with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office telling ABC News that the Model 3 driver was using the vehicle “with an automated driving assistance system.” However, Eluswamy wrote on the X that the driver, identified as Michael Butler, “had reached speeds of 73 mph during the crash, and was still holding the accelerator depressed after the crash.”
Despite Tesla disbanding its public relations team years ago, Eluswamy expressed frustration over media coverage of the crash and FSD, saying it was imposing “FUD”. [fear, uncertainty, and doubt] In the minds of the general public.” Tesla CEO Elon Musk similarly dismissed links to the company’s self-driving technology, saying, “FSD drives slowly on neighborhood streets and it was a high-speed crash!”
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