Crash victim's family files lawsuit against Tesla, driver
A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Tesla was at least partially responsible when one of their cars slammed into a west Harris County home and killed a 76-year-old woman.
A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Tesla was at least partially responsible when one of their cars slammed into a west Harris County home and killed a 76-year-old woman.
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The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila, killed when a Tesla crashed into their Katy-area home, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and the driver.The lawsuit, filed Monday in Harris County, comes just days after the June 19 crash that killed Martha Avila and left her family without a...
A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Tesla was at least partially responsible when one of their cars slammed into a west Harris County home and killed a 76-year-old woman.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says that investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the deadly Tesla crash that killed a grandmother inside a Katy home last week.
The city is hosting an in-person event on Wednesday, June 24, with CenterPoint Energy for residents to meet their leaders and learn about their work in West U.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the Tesla involved in a deadly crash that left a 76-year-old Katy woman dead after a vehicle slammed into her home last Friday.HCSO provided KPRC 2’s Bryce Newberry with the following state...
Editor’s note: The body camera footage attached to this article contains graphic scenes from an officer-involved shooting, including visible injuries, blood and strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.Newly released body camera footage from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office sh...
A murder charge has been filed against a man accused of fatally shooting a woman at a southwest Houston apartment complex last week, according to the Houston Police Department.Michael D. Franklin, 46, has been charged with murder in the 179th State District Court in connection with the death of 4...
An investigation is underway after two teenagers were shot in west Harris County on Monday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
A juvenile was hospitalized after a shooting in northwest Harris County on Monday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.Deputies are investigating a shooting reported in the 7800 block of FM 1960 Bypass Road West.According to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, a male juveni...
Two teenagers were shot Monday afternoon following a fight involving a group of juveniles in the Mission Bend area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 14400 block of Pavilion Point and found two juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds,...
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A mother was arrested and charged after leaving a 4-year-old alone in a hot vehicle at a Costco, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
According to the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Edgar Villegas is charged with aggravated assault of a police officer after shooting two Precinct 4 deputy constables.
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 14895 Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) about 8:55 p.m. on June 20. The identity of the deceased female, 33, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant G...
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 5327 South Acres Drive about 3:10 am. on June 21. The identity and cause of death of the man, 25, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant L. Kauffman and ...
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5402 Birdwood Road about 6:50 p.m. on June 21. The identity of the victim, believed to be in his 20s, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Detectives R. ...
Two bodies were found inside a vehicle hours after being purchased at an auction, the sheriff said.
A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy who was shot during a chaotic gunfight at a Humble-area apartment complex has been released from the hospital.In a statement, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman called Deputy Dante Zepeda’s progress “a milestone” and said his recovery will continue. The agency also...
The sheriff's office confirmed one person had died in the wreck on Mason Road at Katy Briar Lane on Monday morning.
On Monday's show: Three years ago, Texas lawmakers approved a measure eliminating Harris County’s chief elections official and allowing state officials to supervise elections here. We learn how the state is using that law to take over elections in some other, much-smaller counties.
Court records accuse a 20-year-old woman and a 17-year-old male of exposing a child to dangerous living conditions inside a northwest Harris County apartment, conditions investigators say were so severe the child later underwent decontamination procedures twice before receiving treatment at a hos...
According to HPD, the man was found lying in the grass outside the store with a gunshot wound by a person who then called 911.
A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.According to Harris County Precinct 4, deputies responded to the Costco located in the 26900 block of the Northwest Freeway Sunday...
A Pasadena Police Department vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.The incident happened around 2:59 p.m. on southbound Red Bluff Road approaching Beltway 8.Footage from the scene was shared on Facebook by Grizzy’s...
A young man was fatally shot outside a convenience store in southwest Houston on Sunday evening, according to the Houston Police Department.Officers responded around 7 p.m. to the 8900 block of Braesmont Drive after a 911 caller reported seeing someone lying in the grass.When officers with HPD of...
Deputies say a man who died after running a stop sign and hitting a tree in east Harris County may have suffered a medical issue.
Two men were found dead inside a vehicle at an auto body shop in North Harris County on Saturday morning, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating after two adult men were found dead inside a minivan that had been dropped off at a repair shop in north Harris County, officials said.Read this article in Spanish View this post on Instagram Detectives respond...
A 76-year-old Harris County woman has died after investigators say a Tesla crashed into her Katy-area home Friday night while operating with an automated driving-assistance system engaged.According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 8:03 p.m. Friday, June 20th, at a ...
Editor’s note: The body camera footage attached to this article contains graphic scenes from an officer-involved shooting, including visible injuries, blood and strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded shortly after 10 p.m. Friday to ...
A woman is dead after a Tesla crashed into a home in the Katy area while it was on autopilot, with the driver also rushed to the hospital, Harris County investigators say.
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Conservative activist Steven Hotze claimed Harris County’s Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office was failing to maintain the integrity of the county’s voter roll and was thus allowing illegal voting. The high court upheld a lower court ruling that Hotze lacked standing to sue.
A woman is dead, and a man was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries after a shooting in southwest Houston, according to HPD.
A surprising development involving the former home of Lee Gilley and his late wife, Christa Bauer, came to light Thursday during a Harris County family court hearing, as testimony revealed someone has taken possession of the property despite ongoing legal disputes connected to the high-profile ca...
A surprising development involving the former home of Lee Gilley and his late wife, Christa Bauer, came to light Thursday during a Harris County family court hearing, as testimony revealed someone has taken possession of the property despite ongoing legal disputes connected to the high-profile ca...
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