Texas Driver Charged With Manslaughter in Fatal Katy Tesla Crash; TSLA at $405.05

On July 2 a Texas driver was charged with manslaughter in the June 19 Katy crash that killed 76-year-old Martha Avila when a Model 3 struck her home. The case has triggered an NHTSA special investigation, a wrongful-death lawsuit seeking over $1 million plus punitive damages, and ongoing scrutiny of Autopilot and FSD systems. Tesla has disputed driver claims using vehicle data showing 73 mph accelerator input. A separate fatal Simi Valley, California crash on June 30 that killed a 79-year-old pedestrian has added further regulatory pressure. TSLA closed at $405.05 amid mounting legal and safety concerns.