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Driver charged with manslaughter after Tesla crashes into Katy-area home, killing 76-year-old woman
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra, T.J. Parker, Re'Chelle Turner , as published by Click2Houston
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by Spring Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Ninfa Saavedra, T.J. Parker, Re'Chelle Turner, as published by Click2Houston Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 2, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway The Harris County Sheriff's Office announced the charge against 44-year-old Michael Butler.
A driver has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal crash in the Katy area. The incident involved a Tesla crashing into a home, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old woman. The Harris County Sheriff's Office announced the charge against 44-year-old Michael Butler.
He has been booked into the Harris County Jail. Further details about the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the crash, are available from the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred on June 19, and the sheriff's office has since investigated and filed charges against Butler.
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Category: safety Published: July 2, 2026 Source: Click2Houston Reading time: 1 min
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