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The Tesla continued straight towards the middle of the cul-de-sac, struck the curb of the complainant\u2019s driveway, and went airborne towards the front of the home\u2026 I noted that the brake pedal was never pressed in the final minute before the crash.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/transportation\/961161\/tesla-fsd-katy-tx-manslaughter-charges\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the video, I saw BUTLER\u2019s Tesla continue to increase in speed, and saw the amount of pressure being applied to the accelerator pedal also increase in speed. 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