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Tesla in autopilot mode crashes into pond, killing 87-year-old driver: Florida Highway Patrol
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by KHOU Houston
· May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, KHOU Houston, which reported on the Florida Highway Patrol's account of the crash.
A fatal crash occurred involving a Tesla in autopilot mode, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident resulted in the death of the driver, who was 87 years old. The vehicle crashed into a pond, but details of the circumstances surrounding the crash are not available here.
For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, KHOU Houston, which reported on the Florida Highway Patrol's account of the crash.
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Category: safety ·
Published: May 27, 2026 ·
Source: KHOU Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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