Tesla Model 3
Coverage of Tesla Model 3 in the Nexus archive.
- Fed probe suggests Tesla's self-driving feature wasn't to blame in crash that killed a grandmother
Federal investigators found that a Tesla driver in Katy, Texas, pressed the accelerator to full speed, overriding the self-driving feature before crashing into a home and killing a 76-year-old woman. The incident is under review by NHTSA, which is investigating Tesla's self-driving technology following multiple crashes and safety concerns.
- Runaway Tesla that crashed into a grandmother’s living room was actually being steered by a human, investigators find
A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman, after the driver overrode the self-driving software by pressing the accelerator to full speed. Federal investigators concluded the incident was not caused by the vehicle's autonomous features, while separate probes into Tesla's driver-assistance technology are ongoing.
- Miami Tesla driver arrested weeks after deadly scooter hit-and-run
A 19-year-old Tesla driver was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash after striking and killing a scooter rider in Miami. Surveillance footage contradicted his initial claim of being a passenger, leading to his arrest and a $5,000 bond.
- 3 dead after car hits motorcycle on Maryland Route 301
Three people died and one was hospitalized after a black Tesla Model 3 failed to yield to a southbound Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Maryland Route 301 in Prince George’s County. The crash occurred at 12:45 a.m. Sunday when the Tesla made a left turn onto Governors Park Lane, resulting in the motorcycle striking the Tesla’s passenger side. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is investigating.
- Tesla Driver Using Autopilot in Texas Crash Is Charged With Manslaughter
A Tesla Model 3 using Full Self Driving Beta software was involved in a crash in Texas, leading to a manslaughter charge against the driver. The incident occurred in 2023.
- Investigator says Tesla driver went 'pedal to the metal' before crashing into Texas home, killing a woman
A Texas man drove a Tesla Model 3 into a residential home at high speed, killing a 76-year-old woman. An investigator stated the driver pressed the accelerator fully to 73 mph before the crash, overriding Tesla's Full Self-Driving system. The driver, Michael David Butler, faces manslaughter charges and remains in custody.
- Garden City man pleads guilty to charges for crashing Tesla into Ferndale store
A Garden City man, Emad Rehman, 26, pleaded guilty to charges of fleeing and eluding police and driving with a suspended license after crashing his Tesla into a Verizon store in Ferndale. The incident occurred after Rehman reportedly ran a red light in Royal Oak and fled police, leading to a high-speed pursuit before the crash. He faces sentencing on Sept. 8, 2026.
- Tesla drivers crash into swimming pool and home in separate US incidents
Tesla drivers in Texas and Connecticut were involved in separate crashes: one vehicle collided with a home, killing a woman, while another plunged into a municipal swimming pool. Both incidents occurred while using Tesla's 'automated driving assistance system'.