Tesla Faces Investigation After Car Accident Kills 76-Year-Old Woman

A Tesla car crashed into a home in Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman. The car was using an automated driving feature. The accident happened on a Friday near Houston.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the crash. The car was using technology that Elon Musk thinks is important for the company's future. The technology is a key part of Tesla's plans.
Elon Musk plans to use automated software in many US cities. He wants Tesla owners to use their cars as taxis with the same system.
The driver said he was using the automated technology. It is not clear if the technology caused the accident.
Tesla did not comment on the accident. But a company executive said the self-driving feature was not to blame.
The executive said the driver pressed the accelerator all the way down in a residential area.
Tesla is also in a court case about electric vehicle rebates.
Elon Musk is very wealthy due to his companies.
The car was going very fast when it crashed, and the driver did not stop.
The police report said the driver was not drunk and is co-operating. The woman who died was named Martha Avila.
A video shows the car crashing into a home in Texas. The car went through the front of the house and caused a lot of damage.
The auto safety regulator has investigated Tesla many times. They are looking into accidents where Teslas used self-driving technology.
The regulator also looked into why Tesla did not report crashes as required.
The regulator has opened many cases involving Teslas and self-driving technology. Many people have been killed in these accidents.
Tesla's stock price fell last year. This happened after Elon Musk got involved in politics.
But now, Elon Musk is focusing on artificial intelligence and robot taxis. The company's stock price is up this year.
Tesla is changing its focus from car sales to AI and robotaxis. The company is doing well financially.