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No mechanical malfunction found so far in Tesla that killed 76-year-old woman after crashing into Katy home, HCSO says
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Horton, Bryce Newberry , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, residents in Magnolia can refer to the details provided by the Harris County Sheriff's Office to KPRC 2.
A fatal crash occurred in Katy last Friday, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old woman. Her home was struck by a vehicle. The incident is being investigated by the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
So far, they have not found any issues with the vehicle's mechanics. For more information on this incident, residents in Magnolia can refer to the details provided by the Harris County Sheriff's Office to KPRC 2.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal crash occurred in Katy last Friday, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old woman. Her home was struck by a vehicle. The incident is being investigated by the Harris County Sheriff's Office…
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