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This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Akim Powell at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS).

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Grandmother dies after man driving Tesla on autopilot crashes into home, authorities say

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Akim Powell, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · June 25, 2026 · 1 min read

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A fatal incident occurred in Katy, Texas, involving a Tesla on Autopilot. Authorities reported that a man, identified as Michael Butler, was driving the vehicle when it crashed into a home. The crash resulted in the death of a 76-year-old grandmother.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is involved in the investigation. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the crash and the investigation's findings.

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Category: safety · Published: June 25, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Akim Powell, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
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Source published	Jun 25, 2026
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Grandmother dies after man driving Tesla on autopilot crashes into home, authorities say

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