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NTSB Confirms Texas Tesla Had 100% Floored Accelerator Pedal During Fatal Crash

The NTSB has determined a Tesla driver fully depressed the accelerator pedal prior to a fatal crash into a home in Texas.

By · Published July 16, 2026 at 16:31 UTC · Updated July 18, 2026 at 22:26 UTC

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An NTSB investigation into a fatal crash in Texas found that a Tesla driver pressed the accelerator pedal to 100% before the vehicle struck a home. The collision resulted in the death of an elderly woman.

Coverage from Ars Technica and USA Today emphasizes that the driver had overridden the self-driving features before the impact. ABC News, Gizmodo, and FOX 26 Houston report on the NTSB's confirmation regarding the floored accelerator pedal, contradicting claims that the crash was caused by Autopilot.

Further developments depend on the full NTSB findings regarding the driver's actions and the vehicle's performance prior to the collision.

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What did the NTSB find regarding the accelerator pedal?

The NTSB confirmed the pedal was pressed to 100% during the fatal crash.

Was Autopilot responsible for the accident?

According to USA Today and Ars Technica, the driver overrode self-driving features and had previously blamed the crash on Autopilot.

What was the outcome of the crash?

The Tesla crashed into a home, resulting in the death of an elderly woman.

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