2019 Fatalities

Below APD Case information is directly from the Austin Police Department Public Information Office website  and are based on the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation which may be still pending.  Fatality information may change.  Anyone with information regarding any below cases should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-6935.   You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

Traffic Fatality #86
– Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:     19-3651208
Date:              Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Time:              6:11 p.m.
Location:        6729 Manor Rd.
Deceased:      Unidentified male

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2008 maroon Cadillac was traveling northbound in the right lane of Manor Rd. in the 6700 block. As the vehicle approached the crest of a slight incline, it crashed into a pedestrian who was standing in the middle of the right lane. The pedestrian was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died a short time after arriving. He has not been identified.  The driver remained on scene and is cooperating. No charges are expected at this time.

Traffic Fatality #84
– Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:   19-3530313
Date:             Thursday, December 19, 2019
Time:             6:53 a.m.
Location:       7600 block of SH 71
Deceased:     Ana Argueta, Hispanic female, (D.O.B. 12-07-57)

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2013, dark blue, Dodge Ram truck was traveling westbound in the 7600 block of SH 71 in the outside lane. The pedestrian was attempting to cross the roadway from the south curb line to the north curb line. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and was attempting to cross mid-block over five lanes of traffic in an area that is heavily congested with traffic and not well lit. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. It is not believed that driver impairment, speed, or weather/road conditions were factors in this incident. It is, however, believed that poor lighting conditions in the dark, early-morning hours contributed to the collision. Life-saving measures were attempted on the pedestrian by the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS, but the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries and died on scene at 7:22 a.m.

Traffic Fatality #83
– Truck vs barrier (Lost Control)

APD Case:    19-3510124
Date:             Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Time:             4:44 a.m.
Location:       Ben White Frontage Rd. westbound and Congress Avenue
Deceased:     Matthew John Smith, White male (D.O.B. 6-30-86)

The preliminary investigation shows that a black, 2012 Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling westbound on the frontage road of Ben White approaching Congress Avenue. The driver of the truck attempted to make the turnaround for the eastbound Ben White frontage road when he lost control and struck the cement barrier. The vehicle caught on fire. The driver was extracted from the truck and transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died as a result of his injuries.

Traffic Fatality #82
– Car vs Pedestrian

APD Case:  19-3500150
Date:             Monday, December 16, 2019
Time:             2:26 a.m.
Location:       6000 block of Cameron Road
Deceased:     Merry Daye | Black female | 09/25/1974

The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2014 Dodge Ram pickup was traveling southbound in the 6000 block of Cameron Road at approximately 2:26 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019. The truck struck 45-year-old Merry Daye who was in the designated southbound bike lane. Merry Daye was attempting to address a mechanical issue with her bike when she was hit. She was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she was pronounced deceased.   An autopsy has been performed. The official cause of death is pending.  APD officers located the Dodge Ram that is believed to have been involved. The vehicle was unoccupied. It is currently being processed for evidence.

Traffic Fatality #81
– Bus vs Pedestrian 

APD Case:  19-3471756
Date:              Friday, December 13, 2019
Time:              7:34 p.m.
Location:       2000 block of E. Oltorf
Deceased:     Unidentified, Hispanic male

The preliminary investigation indicates that a blue and silver Capital Metro bus was traveling westbound near the 2000 block of E. Oltorf. The driver stopped and a few passengers exited the rear door of the bus. The unidentified pedestrian exited the bus and was on the sidewalk. As the bus drove away, the pedestrian stumbled backwards, falling between the curb and the bus. The pedestrian was struck by the back portion of the bus. He was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas and later died as a result of his injuries.

Traffic Fatality #79
– Car vs Car (Wrong Way)

APD Case:   19-3400361
Date:             Friday, December 6, 2019
Time:             6:52 a.m.
Location:       8700 block of W. SH 71
Deceased:     Cody Allen Faust | White male | 4/19/1992

The preliminary investigation indicates the grey, 2020 Toyota Camry driven by Cody Allen Faust was traveling eastbound in the 8700 block of W. SH 71 when it crossed into the westbound lanes and struck a white, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee head on. Cody Allen Faust was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died at 12:45 p.m.   The driver of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the passenger in the Toyota Camry were also transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.   An autopsy has been performed. We are awaiting toxicology results to determine whether impairment was a factor.

Traffic Fatality #70
– Car vs pole  (Lost Control)

APD Case:   19-3020781
Date:             Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Time:             12:20 p.m.
Location:       4800 block of N IH 35 southbound service road
Deceased:     Juan Francisco Lugo, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 11-17-88)

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2006, blue Toyota Scion was traveling southbound in the 4800 block of the service road of IH 35 when it left the roadway to the right. The vehicle slid into a wooden utility pole. The driver of the Scion was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died a short time later.

Traffic Fatality #66
– Pedestrian vs Truck

APD Case:            19-2861035
Date:             Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019
Time:             3:32 p.m.
Location:       William Cannon Drive and Emerald Forest Drive
Deceased:     David Tienda | White male | 04/08/1996

The preliminary investigation shows that the driver of a white, 2015 Ford F250 was traveling westbound in the far right lane on William Cannon Drive while David Tienda was attempting to cross northbound on Emerald Forest Drive against the light in a motorized wheelchair. The truck, which had the green light, proceeded through the intersection and struck David Tienda. He was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries where he died on October 16, 2019.

Traffic Fatality #65
– Truck vs Pole

APD Case:
Date:      Sunday, September 22, 2019
Time:            3:56 a.m.
Location:      9900 S. IH-35 NB
Deceased:    Carlos Asteven Alvarez-Recarte | White male | 11/10/1994

The preliminary investigation shows that the silver, 2004 Dodge Durango driven by Carlos Asteven Alvarez-Recarte was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes on IH-35 proper when the truck struck a light pole. Carlos Asteven Alvarez-Recarte and the passenger in the vehicle were both transported to an area hospital. Carlos Asteven Alvarez-Recarte succumbed to his injuries on October 4, 2019.

Traffic Fatality #64
– Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:            19-2761969
Date:            Thursday, October 3, 2019
Time:            9:50 p.m.
Location:      7200 block of Cameron Rd.
Deceased:    Mauricio Garcia, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 9-20-61)

The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was in the middle of the inside lane in the 7200 block of Cameron Rd. A white, 2012 Ford F-150 was heading northbound in the inside lane and struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been identified as 58-year-old Mauricio Garcia.

Traffic Fatality #63
-Truck vs Car

APD Case:            19-2732043
Date:             Monday, September 30, 2019
Time:            11:58 p.m.
Location:      7400 block S. IH-35 southbound proper
Deceased:    Hispanic male, 19 years of age

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2007 white, Ford Mustang was stopped in the center lane of southbound IH 35 in the 7400 block. A 2017 white, Peterbuilt Truck Tractor was traveling southbound in the center lane and struck the back of the Mustang. The driver of the Mustang was pronounced deceased on the scene.   The driver of the Peterbuilt Tractor Truck remained on scene and cooperated. No charges are expected to be filed at this time

Traffic Fatality #61
– Truck vs Car (Speeding)

APD Case:           19-2700846
Date:            Friday, September 27, 2019
Time:            11:27 a.m.
Location:      E. Parmer Ln. and Dessau Rd.
Deceased:    Jessie Jay Woosley, White male, D.O.B. 1-28-96

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2003 orange Chevrolet Avalanche Pickup truck was traveling eastbound on E. Parmer Ln. and Dessau Rd. at a high rate of speed. A 2019 white Hyundai Elantra was turning left from E. Parmer Ln. onto Southbound Dessau Rd. with a protected green turn signal. The Avalanche ran the red light and struck the Elantra. The Avalanche then struck a metal pole on the Southeast corner of the intersection. The driver of the Avalanche was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver and passenger of the Elantra were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Traffic Fatality #55
– Pedestrian vs Truck

APD Case:    19-2450248
Date:             Monday, September 2, 2019
Time:            3:09 a.m.
Location:      1500 N. IH 35 Southbound
Deceased:    Unidentified

Traffic Fatality #54
– Car vs Motorcycle (Intoxicated Manslaughter)

APD Case:           19-2440444
Date:            Sunday, September 1, 2019
Time:            5:16 a.m.
Location:      9200 Metric Blvd.
Arrested:      Dionnet Suarez De La Cruz, Hispanic male, 34 years of age
Deceased:    Felipe Ramirez, Hispanic male, born 9-16-93

Traffic Fatality #53
– Car vs Parked Car (Lost Control)

APD Case:          19-2440191
Date:           Sunday, September 1, 2019
Time:           1:48 a.m.
Location:     10214 N. IH 35 southbound service road
Deceased:    Hispanic male, 54 years of age

Traffic Fatality #52
– Bicycle vs Car (Ran Red Light)

APD Case:          19-2351073
Date:          Friday, August 23, 2019
Time:          12:59 p.m.
Location:    S. IH-35 SB/E. Ben White Blvd. service roads
Deceased:  Anthony Wayne Washington | Black male | 11/17/1982

Traffic Fatality #51
– Car vs Car (Failed to Yield)

APD Case:          19-2311712
Date:          Monday, August 19, 2019
Time:          7:58 p.m.
Location:    515 E. Slaughter Lane
Deceased:  Anthony Ukadibia | Black male | 2/14/1972

Traffic Fatality #50
– Motorcycle vs Car (Speed)

APD Case:          19-2291933
Date:           Saturday, August 17, 2019
Time:          10:20 p.m.
Location:    4500 FM 2222/Mount Bonnell Road
Deceased 1:  Cedric Benson | Black male | 12/28/1982
Deceased 2:  Aamna Najam | Asian female | 01/26/1992

Traffic Fatality #49
– Car vs Tree (Speed, Leaving Scene)

APD Case:      19-2280292
Date:          Friday, August 16, 2019
Time:          5:25 a.m.
Location:     3505 Montopolis Drive
Deceased:   Josephine Guerra, Hispanic female (D.O.B. 1-13-92)

Traffic Fatality #48
– Car vs Car vs Pedestrian

APD Case:          19-2241378
Date:          Monday, August 12, 2019
Time:          5:09 p.m.
Location:    1800 W. Parmer Lane
Deceased:  Derril Glen Lovelace | White male | 09/27/1964

Traffic Fatality #47
– Motorcycle vs Curb

APD Case:   19-19-2191570
Date:           Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Time:          7:25 p.m.
Location:   6600 block of E. Howard Ln.

Deceased:  Daryl Wayne Anderson Jr., White male, (D.O.B. 7-13-83)

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2018, white, Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound in the 6600 block of E. Howard Ln. when it struck the inside curb. The motorcycle left the roadway and flipped several times in the center grassy median. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to St. David’s Round Rock Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 8:32 p.m.  Excessive speed is not considered to be a factor, and Anderson was not wearing a helmet.

Traffic Fatality #46
– Pedestrian vs Truck

APD Case:   19-2160076
Date:           Sunday, August 4, 2019
Time:          12:49 a.m.
Location:    U.S. Hwy 290 and William Cannon Dr.
Deceased:  Douglas Joseph Vogelsass, White male, (D.O.B. 11-20-74)

Traffic Fatality #45
– Pedestrian vs Car 

APD Case:  19-2061923
Date:          July 25, 2019
Time:          10:33 p.m.
Location:    5700 S. Congress Avenue
Deceased:  Felix Ybarra, 56, White male, 11/02/1962

Traffic Fatality #44
– Car vs Pedestrian (Hit and Run)

APD Case:   19-2090230
Date:          July 28, 2019
Time:          2:37 a.m.
Location:    8700 Cameron Rd.
Deceased:  Xavier Tunsun, Black male, (D.O.B. 6-5-91)

Traffic Fatality #42
– Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:     19-2050100
Date:          July 24, 2019
Time:          1:28 a.m.
Location:    1100 block S IH-35 NB
Deceased:  Casey Ballard | White male | 10/09/1994

Traffic Fatality #41
– Motorcycle (Lost Control)

APD Case:   19-2031962
Date:          July 22, 2019
Time:          11:12 p.m.
Location:    11000 FM 2222 eastbound
Deceased:  White male, 38 years of age

Traffic Fatality #40
– Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:         19-1950368
Date:          July 14, 2019
Time:          4:20 a.m.
Location:    300 block of N. IH 35
Deceased:  White male, 43 years of age

Traffic Fatality #39
– Car vs Car

APD Case:   
Date:          July 7, 2019
Time:          3:27 a.m.
Location:    4600 block of East Ben White Blvd.
Deceased:   Leslie Valderrama, 27

The Austin Police Department recently released updated details on a July 7 crash in the 4600 block of East Ben White Boulevard, which resulted in the death of Leslie Valderrama, whose birthday was the next day.  According to APD, Leslie Valderrama, 27, was riding inside the 2012 Nissan Altima that was traveling westbound on East Ben White Boulevard before the car rear-ended a 2007 Chevy Tahoe. Several involved in the wreck received injuries, but Valderrama and another man were transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital, and Valderrama was pronounced dead at 3:27 a.m.

Traffic Fatality #38
– Motorcycle vs Pole

APD Case:    19-1801699
Date:          June 29, 2019
Time:          8:43 p.m.
Location:    Webberville Rd. and Springdale Rd.
Deceased:   Brendan James O’Connor, White male (D.O.B. 4-1-88)

The preliminary investigation shows that the driver of a 2015 BMW motorcycle was traveling southbound on Webberville Rd. approaching the Springdale Rd. intersection. The motorcycle struck the curb of a small median, which launched the driver from the motorcycle and into the utility pole. The motorcycle came to rest on Springdale Rd. and the driver died at the scene.

Traffic Fatality #37
– Car vs Motorcycle

APD Case:         19-1611200
Date:          June 10, 2019
Time:          3:52 p.m.
Location:   400 E Oltorf Street
Deceased: Matthew Waters | White male | 11/25/1965

Traffic Fatality #36
– Car vs Truck

APD Case:         19-1590874
Date:          June 8, 2019
Time:          12:28 p.m.
Location:   8900 block of N Capital of Texas Highway
Deceased: Guadalupe Padilla Palacios | Hispanic male | 11/08/1976

Traffic Fatality #35
–  Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:         19-1540252
Date:          June 3, 2019
Time:         5:39 a.m.
Location:   12000 block of S IH 35 southbound
Deceased:  Cecil Wade Walker, White male, D.O.B. 3-7-70

Traffic Fatality #32
– Car vs Cement Barrier

APD Case:         19-1390962
Date:          May 19, 2019
Time:         1:15 p.m.
Location:   2700 block of S. Congress Avenue
Deceased:  Halbert Glen Hendricks | Black male | 9-24-78

Traffic Fatality #31
– Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:         19-1381928
Date:          May 18, 2019
Time:         10:54 p.m.
Location:   14000 block of N. IH-35 NB
Deceased:  Cesar Saunders | Hispanic male | 04/27/2004

Traffic Fatality #30 
– Car vs Car

APD Case:            19-1380171
Date:             May 18, 2019
Time:            1:58 a.m.
Location:      1100 block of Airport Blvd.
Deceased:    Victor Carr, Black male (D.O.B. 1-14-55)

Traffic Fatality #29
– Car vs Car (Lost Control)

APD Case:     19-1321936
Date:          May 12, 2019
Time:         11:34 p.m.
Location:   12100 N. IH-35 NB Service road
Deceased:  Patrick Leonard Ervin, Black male, D.O.B. August 30, 1966

Traffic Fatality #26
– Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:   19-1270134
Date:         May 7, 2019
Time:         2:52 a.m.
Location:   100 block of N. IH-35 SB
Deceased:  Michael Mayes | White male | 12/27/1968

Traffic Fatality #24
– Truck vs Car (Hit and Run)

APD Case:   19-1161832
Date:          April 26, 2019
Time:          8:07 p.m.
Location:    8200 block of the Research Boulevard SB Service Road
Deceased:  Leon Rogelio Andres Salmeron | White male | 11/24/1995

The preliminary investigation shows that the red, 2013 Ford F-150 driven by Leon Salmeron was traveling southbound in the 8200 block of the Research Boulevard Service Road when the driver of a grey, 2005 Honda Accord failed to yield right of way from a private drive while attempting to exit The Park at Crestview Apartments. The Ford F-150 and Honda collided causing the truck to strike a concrete support column.  Leon Rogelio Andres Salmeron was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Honda fled the scene on foot. That individual, once identified, will be charged with failure to stop and render aid.

Traffic Fatality #23
-Truck vs Car (Following too Close)

APD Case:   19-1040737
Date:          April 14, 2019
Time:          11:06 a.m.
Location:    11200 N. Mopac southbound
Deceased:  John Monroe Guiling, White male, D.O.B. 6-4-32

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2014, gray Mitsubishi sedan was traveling southbound in the inside lane of the 11200 block of N. Mopac southbound. The driver of the Mitsubishi stopped to yield right of way to an emergency vehicle when a 2012, white Chevrolet pickup failed to keep assured clear distance and struck the Mitsubishi from behind.   The driver of the Chevrolet was transported to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 6:20 p.m.

Traffic Fatality #22 
– Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:    19-1110655
Date:          April 21, 2019
Time:          10:38 a.m.
Location:    5300 blk N. IH-35 SB
Deceased:  Aric Maxwell | Black male | 08/19/1972

The preliminary investigation shows that the deceased, Aric Maxwell, attempted to cross N. IH-35 proper from westbound to eastbound when he was struck by a silver, 2016 Chevy Equinox traveling southbound in the inside lane. Aric Maxwell was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died from his injuries. The driver of the Equinox remained on scene and showed no signs of impairment. No charges are expected to be filed.

Traffic Fatality #21 
– Car vs Truck (Ran Red Light)

APD Case:  19-1080673
Date:          April 18, 2019
Time:          10:15 a.m.
Location:    FM 973 and Pearce Lane
Deceased:  Elvira Cadena Trujillo, Hispanic female, D.O.B. 8-23-41

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2005, white Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling northbound on FM 973 at the intersection of Pearce Lane when the driver ran a red light and struck the 2001, white Hyundai Elantra that was attempting to turn left on to FM 973 from Pearce Lane. The Chevrolet truck hit the Hyundai on the driver’s side. The driver of the Hyundai was transported to South Austin Hospital where she died a short time later.

Traffic Fatality #20
– Car vs Car (Failed to follow signage)

APD Case:  19-1080319
Date:          April 18, 2019
Time:          06:53 a.m.
Location:    8000 block of West U.S. 290
Deceased:  Carlos Moncada Cruz, 19 years of age

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2016, black Toyota 4Runner was exiting a private driveway at 8000 W. Hwy. 290. Signs are posted for right turn only and the driver of the 4Runner failed to comply and made a left turn. A 2008, gray Ford Mustang was traveling westbound in the inside lane and attempted to avoid the 4Runner but struck its front end. The Mustang continued into eastbound lanes of traffic and was struck by a 2013, maroon Dodge Ram.

The driver of the Mustang was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Traffic Fatality #19
– Car vs Truck (Failed to Control Speed)

APD Case:  19-1070614
Date:          April 17, 2019
Time:          10:22 a.m.
Location:    Jollyville Rd. and Balcones Woods Drive.
Deceased:  Michael Cannatti, White male, D.O.B. 6-25-48

The preliminary investigation revealed that a white, 2018 Isuzu conventional truck was traveling northbound in the 1100 block of Jollyville road, approaching the intersection of Balcones Woods Dr. A white, 2015 Cadillac XTS was traveling westbound on Balcones Woods Dr. The Isuzu failed to control speed and entered the intersection striking the Cadillac on the driver’s side. The Isuzu continued across the intersection and struck the front of a gray, 2013 Mazda sedan who was facing south on Jollyville Rd.   The driver of the Cadillac, Michael Cannatti, was transported to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center where he died as a result of his injuries.

Traffic Fatality #18
– Pedestrian vs Truck 

APD Case:   19-1070052
Date:          April 17, 2019
Time:          12:53 a.m.
Location:    5600 block of S. Congress Avenue
Deceased:  James Taylor Bourgeois, White male, D.O.B. 5-17-63

The preliminary investigation revealed that a tan, 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling northbound in the 5600 block of S. Congress Avenue. The truck was in the far right lane, getting ready to move into the turn lane to head east on Stassney Ln. The pedestrian was crossing from westbound to eastbound, mid-block, about 150 feet from a controlled crosswalk. The driver of the truck did not see the pedestrian prior to impact. The pedestrian, James Bourgeois, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver remained on scene and there were no signs of impairment.

Traffic Fatality #17
– Car vs Truck (Lost Control)

APD Case:   19-0961200
Date:          April 6, 2019
Time:          3:26 p.m.
Location:    14000 block of N. SH-45
Deceased:  Wing Cheung Chou | Asian male | 08/01/1949

The preliminary investigation revealed that the 2010, blue Honda driven by Wing Chou was travelling eastbound in the 14000 block of N. SH-45 when he lost control and slid into a concrete barrier before rear-ending a parked Austin Fire Department apparatus truck. The AFD vehicle’s emergency lights were activated as it was partially blocking a lane of traffic to help protect a wrecker driver who was loading up a vehicle that had been involved in a separate collision.    Austin firefighters extracted Mr. Chou and his passenger. They were both transported to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center where Chou later died from his injuries. The passenger in the vehicle had serious, but not life-threatening injuries. Both occupants were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

Traffic Fatality #16 
– Car vs curb

APD Case:   19-0930132
Date:          April 3, 2019
Time:          2:39 a.m.
Location:    E. Wells Branch Parkway/S. Heatherwilde Boulevard
Deceased:  Hannah Jaggers | White female | 01/15/1994

The preliminary investigation revealed that the 2017 Dodge Charger driven by Hannah Jaggers was traveling eastbound on E. Wells Branch Parkway near the intersection of S. Heatherwilde Boulevard when Ms. Jaggers veered left and struck the curb of the center media, going airborne. The vehicle rolled for several yards before stopping in the intersection. The driver was ejected. Hanna Jaggers was transported to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries on April 4, 2019.

Traffic Fatality #15
– Car vs Car (Failed to Yield)

APD Case:  19-0921776
Date:          April 2, 2019
Time:          10:01 p.m.
Location:    517 E. Slaughter Lane
Deceased:  Garrett Evan Davis | White male | 06/24/1991
Keaton Michael Carnley | White male | 11/13/1991

The preliminary investigation indicated that Garrett Davis, the driver of the 2017 Subaru Forester, was traveling eastbound in the 500 block of E. Slaughter Lane when he attempted to turn left and collided with a 1996 Chevrolet truck that was traveling westbound. Mr. Davis was attempting to enter the apartment complex on the south side of the road when he failed to yield right of way. The truck made contact with the passenger side of the Forester, killing both the driver and passenger, Keaton Carnley. There were no other occupants in the Subaru. The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries. All parties were wearing their seatbelts. No charges are expected to be filed.

Traffic Fatality #14
– Car vs Car (Hit and Run)

APD Case:  19-0800389
Date:           March 21, 2019
Time:          7:40 a.m.
Location:    Palo Blanco Ln. and Teri Rd.
Deceased:   Illianna Martinez, Hispanic female, D.O.B. 12-12-13
Arrested :   Jorge A. Granados, 22

Traffic Fatality #13
– Pedestrian vs Car 

APD Case:    19-0761827
Date:           March 17, 2019
Time:           9:32 p.m.
Location:    3100 block of N IH 35
Deceased:   Earnest Turner, White male, D.O.B. 6-30-65

Traffic Fatality #12
–  Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:         19-0881844
Date:           March 29, 2019
Time:          8:18 p.m.
Location:    7300 S. Congress Avenue
Deceased:  Carlos Cardenas Jr., Hispanic male, D.O.B. 11-21-73

Traffic Fatality #11 
– Bicycle vs Car

APD Case:         19-0871796
Date:           March 28, 2019
Time:          9:05 p.m.
Location:    1100 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Deceased:  Jessica Rae Saathoff, White female, D.O.B. 10-15-90

Traffic Fatality #10
– Car vs Car (Intoxication Manslaughter)

APD Case:    19-0581824
Date:           February 27, 2019
Time:          10:25 p.m.
Location:     East 7th Street and Springdale Road
Deceased:   Javier Emanuel Niño Esparza, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 1/20/2000)
Arrested:  Duane Harris, 29

Traffic Fatality #9
– Car vs Pedestrian

APD Case:   19-0521894
Date:           February 21, 2019
Time:          11:56 p.m.
Location:    7300 block of E. Riverside Dr.
Deceased:   Rosbel “Rudy” Tamez, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 10-10-54)

Traffic Fatality #8
– Car vs Pedestrian

APD Case:    19-0521569
Date:          February 21, 2019
Time:          8:30 p.m.
Location:    8100 block of N. Lamar Blvd.
Deceased:  Blair Dismukes, White female (D.O.B. 4-15-81)

Traffic Fatality #7
– Car vs Pole

APD Case:  19-0400694
Date:          February 9, 2019
Time:         12:48 p.m.
Location:   6000 block of Springdale Road
Deceased:  Messiah Zion Mouton, Black male, DOB 12/05/05

Traffic Fatality #6
– Car vs Motorcycle (Speed)

APD Case:  19-0370320
Date:         February 6, 2019
Time:         7:02 a.m.
Location:   1000 block of W. Oltorf Street
Deceased:  Trevor James Ralston, White male, DOB 2/18/86

Traffic Fatality #5
– Car vs Scooter

APD Case:   19-0320079
Date:          February 1, 2019
Time:         12:52 a.m.
Location:   500 block N. IH 35 service road southbound
Deceased:  Mark Sands, White male, DOB 10/23/1997

Traffic Fatality #4
– Truck vs Pedestrian

APD Case:    19-0260086
Date:         January 26, 2019
Time:         1:02 a.m.
Location:   6900 block N. IH-35 SB
Vehicle:     2014 Ford F-150 (black)
Deceased:  Laura Wray, White female, DOB 12/31/1960

Traffic Fatality #2
– Car vs Car (Failed to Yield)

APD Case:   19-0161105
Date:            January 16, 2019
Time:            3:42 p.m.
Location:     West William Cannon Drive and Ridge Oak Road
Deceased:   Ann Bottenfield-Seago, White female, DOB 02/15/1960

The preliminary investigation shows that the grey, 2003 Volkwagen Jetta being driven by Ann Bottenfield-Seago failed to yield at a stop sign while attempting to turn westbound on to West William Cannon Drive from Ridge Oak Road. The Jetta collided with a black, 2017 Chevrolet truck that was eastbound in the inside lane of West William Cannon Drive.  Bottenfield-Seago was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger in the Jetta and the driver of the truck were both transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  No charges are expected to be filed.

Traffic Fatality #1
– Truck vs Pedestrian

APD Case:  19-0150158
Date:            January 15, 2019
Time:            6:20 a.m.
Location:     10500 block of N IH 35 SB
Deceased:   David Hilburn Sell, White male, DOB 07/09/1987

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2000 Peterbilt semi truck was travelling southbound in the center lane on IH 35 when it struck pedestrian David Sell. The driver stopped as soon as it was possible to do so and remained on scene. He reported not seeing the pedestrian prior to impact given that it was still dark at the time of the crash. Sell was pronounced deceased at the scene at 6:24 a.m. No charges are expected to be filed.

Greater Austin 2019 Traffic Fatality Crashes:

Pflugerville – December 28, 2019 – An Austin man died in a traffic collision on northbound SH 130 in Pflugerville, officials confirmed on Friday.  Police were alerted to the Dec. 28 wreck at 3:16 p.m., officials said in an advisory emailed to Patch. Upon arrival, police saw that a 28-year-old man from Austin had died after his vehicle collided with a semi-truck trailer.

(93) Williamson County – December 23, 2019 – A 17-year-old motorcyclist, Travis Justin Miller of Granger, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Texas 95 about four miles south of Granger.  The crash on Monday night at the 600 block of south State Highway 95 has traffic shut down at Farm-to-Market Road 1331.  Miller was driving a 1986 Kawasaki motorcycle north on Texas 95 when he was hit at 8 p.m. by the driver of a 2018 Dodge Challenger who was turning left on Texas 95 from FM 1331, the report said.  It said the driver of the Dodge failed to yield the right of way.

(92) San Marcos – December 23, 2019 – San Marcos police released the name of a pedestrian who died after being hit by multiple vehicles on Interstate 35 Monday.  Bonnie Terraciano, 46, was trying to cross I-35 just north of Aquarena Springs Drive at around 6 a.m. when she was struck by several vehicles, according to a preliminary investigation by police.  No charges are expected to be filed against the drivers.  This death marked the 12th traffic fatality in San Marcos for 2019.

(91) Hays County – December 18, 2019 –Austin-Travis County EMS medics say two people are dead after two vehicles crashed near Circle C Ranch.  Medics responded at 3:29 p.m. to the 12700 block of RM 1826, which is close to the border between Travis and Hays counties and near the intersection of Mopac Boulevard and Texas 45.  Texas Department of Public Safety identified the dead as Kaylee Rosales, 30, and Caranda Mathis, 38. Both were drivers.

(89) Travis County – December 6, 2019 –   Police have identified a man killed in a crash near the “Y” in Oak Hill in South Austin on Friday morning.  Cody Allen Faust, 27, was killed after his Toyota Camry crossed into the opposite lanes and struck a Jeep Grand Cherokee head-on just before 7 a.m.

(88) Round Rock – December 6, 2019 – DPS identified the two drivers who were killed in a two-vehicle collision just south of Round Rock last week.  Marie Blanton, 21, of Round Rock, and Evay Jenkins, a 41-year-old man from Austin, were killed in a crash just after midnight last week at 1540 FM 1325, according to DPS.

(86) Blanco County – November 26, 2019 – DPS identities of the victims in a fatal crash that happened on U.S. Highway 281 near Johnson City at 6:51 am on Tuesday morning. A Ford F-150 was traveling southbound on US 281 near mile post 470 when — for unknown reasons — the vehicle crossed over the double solid yellow lines and hit a Toyota that was traveling northbound. The driver of the Ford has been identified as 36-year-old Larry Waxler, of Burnet, and the driver of the Toyota has been identified as 39-year-old Phelan Hill, of New Braunfels. Both were declared dead at the scene.

(85) Killeen – November 21, 2019 –  (Pedestian) – A woman was hit and killed in Killeen after she got out of her car to help a motorcyclist who had just been hit by a car.  The fatal crash happened at the intersection of 38th Street and Water Street around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21.  Police said that a motorcyclist was traveling in the outside lane of 38th Street approaching Water Street, when a maroon 2013 Chevy Impala, traveling southbound in the center turning lane failed to yield right of way to the motorcycle causing it to strike the right rear quarter panel of the Chevy.

(84) Round Rock – November 17, 2019 – Three people who were killed in a crash late Sunday in Round Rock have been identified as 20-year-old Vincent Price, 58-year-old Christa Weger and 19-year-old Julie Weger. Price’s vehicle was moving east on RM 1431 near Interstate 35 when it crossed into the westbound lanes of the road, police said.  He hit the vehicle carrying Christa and Julie Weger. A third vehicle then crashed into Price’s vehicle, police said.

(81) Travis County – November 17, 2019 – A man has been accused of drunken driving and causing a crash that killed two people. A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper responded to the intersection of Colfax and North Imperial drives in eastern Travis County on Sunday around 9:12 p.m. for a crash involving two vehicles and six people, an arrest affidavit says.   40-year-old Jose Cabrieles and 15-year-old Jose A. Cabrieles-Montoya, were pronounced dead.   According to DPS, Casique-Patino was driving a black Dodge pickup west on Colfax Drive and the other vehicle was traveling north on North Imperial Drive.  The evidence on the roadway showed Casique-Patino failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the passenger car.  Casique-Patino was charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle.

(79) Williamson County – November 15, 2019 – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office closed lanes of traffic on a portion of U.S. Highway 183 after a fatal crash north of Leander Friday morning.  The department tweeted about the crash at 8:30 a.m. They said it happened on US 183 north of Farm to Market Road 970.

(78)San Marcos – Novemeber 14, 2019 – San Marcos police reported a fatal crash southbound Interstate Highway 35 in San Marcos Thursday morning.  Police say 29-year-old Orlando Valdez and 21-year-old Dana Watson were driving home from an event in Austin around 2:45 a.m. when they were rear-ended by a dump truck.  Valdez was pronounced dead at the scene and Watson was taken to the Central Texas Medical Center to be treated for her injuries. She was pronounced deceased soon after.  Investigators say Valdez was either stopped or driving slowly in the far right lane when the dump truck collided with his vehicle.

(77) Williamson County – November 6, 2019 –  A fatal crash occurred Wednesday morning on Texas 195 near County Road 241, north of Georgetown, said Williamson County sheriff’s office officials. One person died.

(76) Cedar Park – November 4, 2019 – A driver hit and killed a 73-year-old woman earlier this week in a Walmart parking lot in Cedar Park, police said.  Juanita Lopez died in the hospital Tuesday morning after she was hit Monday afternoon, Cedar Park police said.  “Based on our initial investigation, we believe this was a slow-speed accident,” police said.

(75) Travis County – November 2, 2019 – (Pedestrain) –  DPS is looking for a driver after a fatal hit and run near Circuit of the Americas on Sunday.  According to DPS, 36-year-old Martin Friedrich Ross, of California, was walking across FM 812 from COTA when he was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. DPS believes Ross was attending the Formula One race at the Austin track.  DPS said they are looking for a blue or teal colored Ford F150 connected to the hit-and-run.

(74) Taylor – November 1, 2019 – A woman and her grandson died in a three-vehicle crash in Taylor Friday nigh around 8:30 p.m. on the 1100 block of South Main Street. Authorities said Pflugerville resident Glenda Louise Werth, 59, was driving a 2009 Honda Van north bound on south Main Street when she stopped the vehicle and began backing the vehicle up in reverse. Hunter Werth, 20-month-old, was a passenger in the vehicle.  Aa 2008 Toyota SUV struck the Honda van from behind, causing the van to enter the southbound lane into incoming traffic. The vehicle was then struck head-on by a 2006 Chevrolet truck .  Glenda Louise was pronounced dead on the scene, authorities said. The 20-month-old was taken to Dell Children’s Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

(72) Williamson County – November 1, 2019 – Williamson County deputies responded to a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler on State Highway 95 near County Road 387 Friday night, according to officials. Deputies shut down one lane of traffic at around 8 p.m. after the accident, according to a tweet from Williamson County deputies.  The other vehicle involved in the crash was a pickup truck, deputies said.

(71) Williamson County – November 1, 2019 – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said a person died in a single vehicle crash late Friday night. The sheriff’s office responded to the incident at the 5900 block of FM 112 outside of Taylor around 9:40 p.m.  WCSO tweeted early Saturday morning the crash had resulted in the death of a person who WCSO said was ejected from the car.

(70) Travis County – October 27, 2019 –  A person died and four others injured in an overnight traffic wreck in North Austin. The incident occurred along the 5600 block of North FM 620 Road just after 2 a.m. on Sunday. A man was pronounced dead at the scene, and four other adult patients were transported to Round Rock Medical Center with injuries.

(69) Bee Caves – October 20, 2019 –  A 19-year-old is dead and another teen was seriously injured after a multi-car crash in Bee Cave late Sunday night. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the crash in the 3500 block of Ranch Road 620 South at 9:45 p.m. The crash happened at the intersection with Falcon Head Road. The 19-year-old driver was identified as Bryson Brown.

(68) Leander – October 16, 2019 (Pedestrian) – Leander police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday night where a pedestrian was hit by a car on Horizon Park Boulevard.  Police say the crash occurred around 7:45 p.m. in the 500 block of Horizon Park Boulevard north of East Crystal Falls Parkway. A woman was driving southbound in a gray Ford pickup when she hit a man who was laying on the road.  Emergency medics immediately took the man to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center where he was declared deceased.

(67) Hays County – October 14, 2019 –  A woman was killed in a head-on collision with a semi on Farm to Market Road 973 Monday morning.  DPS  says a Freightliner was headed east when the driver said his tires went off the road and he lost control, driving into the oncoming lane and hitting Geraldine Wilcox Hylander in her Chevy Impala. The crash happened at 10:15 a.m. about five miles west of Buda, where the 80-year-old woman was from.

(66) Wimberley – October 8, 2019 – On Wednesday, the Hays Co. Sheriff’s Office reported to the scene of a fatal crash near the Deerlakes Estates and FM 3237 intersection in Wimberley.   The crash happened about four miles north of Wimberley at 12:07 p.m. Texas DPS says only one vehicle was involved and its driver, 34-year-old Christopher Bostick, was pronounced dead at the scene.

(65) Bastrop – Oct 6, 2019 – (Pedestrian) – Savannah Faith Rivas, a 4-year-old girl died after being hit by a vehicle in Bastrop on Sunday evening.  Bastrop police responded to the 2200 block of Texas 95, near the intersection of Linden and Hill streets in North Bastrop, around 5:31 p.m. The girl was in a parking lot and was in front of a parked vehicle. The driver of the vehicle pulled forward and hit the girl from behind, police said.  Police said the girl was in a parking lot and was in front of a parked vehicle. The driver of the vehicle pulled forward and hit Rivas from behind. She was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.

(64) Liberty Hill – October 3, 2019 (Motorcycle) – A motorcyclist died after crashing Thursday night in Liberty Hill, according to Williamson County sheriff’s officials. The crash happened just before 8 p.m. on CR 288, which will be closed for an extended period of time, sheriff’s officials said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

(63) San Marcos – September 20, 2019 –  (Motorcycle) — Police suspect speed played a role in a fatal motorcycle crash at about 12:02 a.m. in the 300 block of West Hopkins in San Marcos. The driver has been identified as 37-year-old Brandon Heath Gutierrez, of New Braunfels.  Gutierrez was driving his 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 Motorcycle towards the square on West Hopkins. He appears to have traveled into the oncoming traffic lane, and lost control of the motorcycle due to excessive speed.

(62) Pflugerville – September 12, 2019 – (Bicycle) – An 88-year-old man died five days after a vehicle struck him on his bicycle in Pflugerville.  A spokesperson with the City of Pflugerville confirmed that Thi Ho died on Sept. 17. The crash happened in a crosswalk near 10th Street and Settlers Valley Drive at about 7 a.m. on Sept. 12.

(60) San Marcos – August 19, 2019 – Sarah Marie Gee, 31, of San Marcos, died after authorities say she crossed a double-yellow line around 7 p.m. while riding a motorized scooter Sunday and hit a flatbed trailer just north of San Marcos, near the intersection of Post Road and Booth Drive.  Driver of the trailer has not been cited for a moving violation or charged with a crime.

(59) San Marcos – August 2, 2019 – (Motorcycle) – Martel Tamar Sanders, 41,  of Hillsboro was killed in San Marcos on Friday, August 2 . San Marcos Police Dept said Sanders was driving a black 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on I-35, near Wonder World Drive Exit 202, around 4 p.m. as traffic was slowing in front of him.  His motorcycle rear-ended the vehicle.  This is the sixth traffic fatality in San Marcos this year.

(58) Bastrop County –  July 20, 2019 — Christa Leanne Reid, 28, died in a head-on collision on North Pope Bend Road on July 20 as she was heading to work at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort.  As she drove northbound in a Hyundai Elantra on North Pope Bend Road, navigating the bends and hills along the roadway, Reid struck an SUV head-on.

(57) Travis County –  July 14, 2019 — A crash in southeastern Travis County left one man dead and two children injured Sunday afternoon, according to EMS.  Medics said the crash occurred just west of the Circuit of the Americas raceway, near the intersection of FM 812 and FM 973.  The man was said to be in his 30s, EMS said. The two children were taken to Dell Children’s Medical Center.

(56) San Marcos –  June 25, 2019 – (Pedestrian) – A 30-year-old woman was struck and killed after walking into traffic early Tuesday in San Marcos. The woman has been identified as Katherine Arcillia Morgan, who is from San Marcos.  Police responded at 12:38 a.m. to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Aquarena Springs Drive and Thorpe Lane.   Authorities said she had been hit by a Chevrolet pickup, which had driven through a green light at the intersection and had no time to react after Morgan walked directly into traffic.

(55) Travis County –  June 22, 2019 – (Pedestrian) – At approximately 10 p.m. on June 22, emergency crews responded to a fatal crash at the intersection of South US 183 and FM 1625.  43-year-old Juan Desaniago Jr. was walking north along FM 1625 when he was struck by a motor vehicle. The driver of the vehicle then fled the scene without stopping.   Desaniago Jr. sustained fatal injuries in the incident and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

(54) Georgetown – June 13, 2019 —  18-year-old Jairo Garcia died after he was ejected from a car full of teens in a crash in Georgetown on June 12 shortly before 11 a.m.  Police said a 17-year-old was driving along State Highway 130 with four other teens in her car traveling at a high rate of speed when she attempted to make a lane change to pass a slower vehicle on the road. The driver of the slower moving car saw the teen approaching quickly from behind and tried to move out of the left lane of traffic. Three of the teens in the car weren’t wearing seat belts and were ejected from the car, the city said.

(53) Lee County  — May 28, 2019 —  LEE COUNTY, Tex. (KBTX)-  Four children dies Wednesday in a Lee County crash involving two semi-trucks and a car. One other child and an adult are in critical condition.  It happened about 7 miles south of Giddings on Highway 77.  DPS said all the victims were in a car that was northbound on SH 77 around 3:45 p.m. when the driver attempted to avoid hitting a jackknifed 18-wheeler in the roadway.  The car ended up hitting another semi-truck behind the jackknifed semi. In the car were the 5 children and the driver all from Giddings.   DPS says they are identified as: Sabian Castro, 2; Daniella Castro, 3; Trenton Wright, 7; Lillian Castro, 13.

(49) Williamson County  — May 28, 2019 —   One person was killed in a collision Tuesday morning.  According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to collision involving three vehicles in the 6200 block of East Highway 29 around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.

(48) Travis County  — May 24, 2019 —   One man is dead after a crash on U.S. 290 West in southwestern Travis County near Cedar Valley after a collision early Friday between a vehicle and an 18-wheeler killed one man on the highway near Shallowford Drive.  Medics responded to the 9900 block of U.S. 290 around 1:05 a.m. and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

(47) Travis County  — May 13, 2019 —   Manor resident 34-year-old Corey Harrison Rives was riding his 1996 Harley Davison FDX north on the State Highway 130 toll road near Farm-to-Market 969.  Investigators say he was speeding and rear-ended a utility being towed by a semi-truck.  The collision occurred between a motorcycle and a vehicle on the Texas 130 toll road late Monday at 11:42 p.m.

(46) Williamson County  — May 12, 2019 — Michael Lynn Wilson, 53, was pronounced dead at 1:47 p.m. following a roll over crash on Sunday, DPS said. Deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and State Troopers responded to the crash in the area of the 3000 block of CR 303 east of Jarrell.  A preliminary crash report shows he was driving south on CR 303 and drove off the roadway onto the shoulder, went sideways through a wired fence and flipped over.

(45) Taylor  — May 9, 2019 — An 18-year-old Taylor woman was killed after the pickup she was a passenger in lost control, struck a guardrail and fell 30 feet off a bridge Thursday evening, police said.  Kayla Lynn Wuensche of Taylor died at the scene in the 2300 block of Welsh St. The driver of the truck was injured.  Police were notified at 6:53 p.m. Thursday.

(44) Lockhart  — May 9, 2019 — One person died and another was hospitalized Thursday morning after a crash on Texas 130 north of Lockhart involving an 18-wheeler and several motorcycles. DPS said the crash happened on the toll road around 10:04 a.m. Five others were also involved in the crash but were not injured, he said.  Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the crash.

(43) San Marcos — May 2, 2019 — A man died Friday night after San Marcos police say he lost control of his vehicle on Interstate 35 while it was raining. Authorities said he crashed into a concrete divider on the highway and then was struck by a truck. Police identified the victim Saturday morning as 58-year-old Pedro Roman-Abarca, who is from New Braunfels.  Roman-Abarca was headed south on I-35 near the Texas 123 overpass about 10:45 p.m. and passed a Ford truck that was in the center lane of the highway. Roman-Abarca then lost control of his vehicle, struck the concrete divider and spun back into traffic in the path of the truck.

(42 ) Travis County — May 1, 2019 — A 40-year-old Pflugerville man died in a two-vehicle wreck that left another person injured Wednesday night half a mile north of Pflugerville on FM 685, DPS said.  Joshua Nachlas, who was driving a 2016 Mazda, died at the scene, the report said.  Nachlas was driving north in a southbound lane of FM 685 when he collided head-on with a Jeep at 10:24 p.m. Wednesday.

(41 ) Travis County — April 30, 2019 — One man was killed and five people hurt after a rollover wreck Tuesday morning in southwestern Travis County on U.S. 290 near Fitzhugh Road.  Medics pulled out two people who were trapped in the wreckage.  Three people were taken to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, including one with critical injuries and two with serious injuries but they were not expected to be life-threatening, medics said.

(40) Kyle  — April 27, 2019 — Sisters Hayden Weissman, 18, and Peyton Weissman, 16, died at the scene of the crash in Kyle  near the intersection of Windy Hill Road and northbound Interstate 35 frontage road. They were in the car with their dad, his girlfriend and another sister.   Kyle police responded to the crash around 9:20 p.m. Saturday night.   Police said a Honda sedan carrying five people was hit by a pickup. Police said the driver of the truck, identified as 61-year-old Macario M. Hernandez, fled the scene on foot. Hernandez was charged with two counts of accident causing death and three counts of accident causing serious bodily injury. Additional charges could be added pending the results of toxicology tests, police said. Police said both teens who died were wearing seat belts.

(38 ) Marble Falls   — April 26, 2019 – (Motorcycle) —A Marble Falls police officer was killed in a motorcycle crash on the way to work early Friday, April 26, according to the City of Marble Falls.  The fallen officer has been identified as Officer Andrew Howe, 36, from Leander.  According to the DPS, Howe was going at a high rate of speed around a curve when he was thrown off of his motorcycle.

(37 ) Cedar Park   — April 26, 2019  —  A 28-year-old man has died after Cedar Park police said he drove the wrong way down a busy street.  The Cedar Park Police Department said that around 1:20 a.m. on Friday, April 26, Lawrence Jerell White was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of East Whitestone Boulevard before crashing into another car. The crash took place at about 1:20 a.m. Friday at 300 East Whitestone Boulevard.  The other driver was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

(36 ) San Marcos  — April 21, 2019 — San Marcos police said a 27-year-old driver, Juan Martinez, was killed after he crashed his stolen vehicle into an 18-wheeler on Interstate 35 South early Sunday.  Police said Juan Martinez stole a 2008 Audi A4.  The vehicle’s owner used a friend’s vehicle to follow Martinez toward I-35, police said.  Officers responded to the crash, near McCarty Lane in Southwest San Marcos, around 1:54 a.m.

(35 ) Round Rock  — April 17, 2019 – (Pedestrian)— A man died following a hit and run crash in Round Rock on Wednesday, April 17.  Police say the victim, identified as 24-year-old Clevland Deshon Elliott, was walking near Gattis School Road in between 12:30 and 1:45 a.m., when he was struck by a vehicle. Round Rock police are looking for any information regarding a suspect in a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning.

(34) Kyle — April 7, 2019 ( Motorcycle) — A motorcyclist who died Sunday night in Kyle in a collision with an 18-wheeler on Interstate 35 South has been identified as 41-year-old Edward Ortiz Jr.  The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of the highway, near Kyle Crossing, north of downtown Kyle.  Preliminary crash investigation indicates the motorcycle driver was traveling at a high rate of speed when he hit a trailer in front of him, police said.

(33) Leander — April 6, 2019 — A 36-year-old woman died Saturday morning after a car crash in Leander, police said.  Police were called to the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and FM 2243 at 9:50 a.m.  Police said a 46-year-old man was driving a Ford SUV southbound on Ronald Reagan when he struck the woman’s Ford SUV, which was traveling east on F.M. 2243.

(32) Round Rock — April 4, 2019 —  Round Rock police have identified a man who was killed in a crash on Interstate 35 North Thursday afternoon as 67-year-old Michael Shaheen.  The crash happened around 4 p.m. on the northbound lanes of the highway near the exit for U.S. 79, Round Rock Police Assistant Chief Willie Richards said. The victim’s vehicle struck a wall and came to rest in the median, he said. No other vehicles were involved.

(31) Pflugerville — April 4, 2019 — Pflugerville Police responded to a multi-vehicle wreck on southbound SH 130 just north of Pecan Street on Thursday morning that left one person dead.  According to Pflugerville police, three large trucks and three cars crashed in the southbound lanes of SH 130 just north of Pecan Street at around 10:15 a.m.  One person was transported to the hospital, and police confirmed the fatality.

(30) McDade — March 30, 2019 — On Saturday afternoon, two people were killed along U.S. 290, two miles east of McDade, when John Bullard, 60, drove his 2004 Cadillac Deville on the wrong side of the highway and hit a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, according to DPS. Bullard, a Killeen man, as well as the driver of the Santa Fe, 57-year-old Ellen Winkler from Cypress, were found dead at the scene, DPS said.

(28) Bastrop — March 29, 2019 — Updated — DPS has obtained an arrest warrant for Juan Hernandez Jr., 19, for causing the fatal crash by texting while driving, court records show. A search of his cell phone showed that he made a Face Time video call about 3 minutes before the crash and sent text messages about 1 to 2 minutes before the crash, according to investigators.  “Based on the fact pattern, it is probable Hernandez was using his cell phone to read, write or send an electronic message while operating a motor vehicle,” police said.   Four teens were killed.  Peyton Irwin, 19; Tiffany Williams, 17; Michael Williams, 15; and Danielle Williams, 12, died in the crash. The driver of the vehicle, Pamela Williams, 53, survived the crash after she was flown to Dell Seton Medical Center.  All five were from Huntsville and were headed to a national drill team competition in San Antonio. Hernandez and his passenger both survived the crash.  The crash occurred around 8:50 p.m. near the intersection of Texas 21 and Quarter Horse Loop. When questioned by police, Hernandez told investigators that Williams failed to yield right-of-way and turned in front of him.The crash happened around 9 p.m. on Texas 21 about halfway between the communities of Bastrop and Paige.

(24) Buda — March 28, 2019 — Phillip Lee Taylor, 40, of Mountain City, was killed in a wreck that occurred around 9:30 p.m. Thursday along FM 2770 near Buda.  Said DPS, a 2016 Jeep Wrangler was traveling south on FM 2770 when it drifted off of the west side of the road and struck a culvert.  The vehicle then rolled over, ejecting the driver who was not wearing a seatbelt.

(23) Austin — March 27, 2019 —One person is dead after a car chase that ended in Northeast Austin, Austin police said.  Police were notified by the Williamson County sheriff’s office around 1:30 a.m. that a pursuit was headed south on Interstate 35 North and into Austin. The chase ended in a crash at the intersection of Bethune Avenue and East St. Johns Avenue, near the intersection of I-35 and U.S. 183.

(22) Bastrop — March 26, 2019 ( Motorcycle) — David Highfill died after police say he drove his silver Suzuki Forenza from the westbound lanes of Texas 71, crossed the median, and into oncoming traffic just east of the Colorado River bridge in Bastrop around 2 pm Monday, striking a 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck.  The driver of the Suzuki was found dead on arrival.

(21) Travis County — March 26, 2019 – (Motorcycle) — Eduardo Ernesto Benedetto, 44, of Round Rock, crashed and flew over a guardrail around 1:30 a.m. on RM 620, about 2 miles southwest of Austin. He fell on a rock embankment on the northbound side of RM 620.  After he fell, the motorcycle continued traveling on the road until it struck the guardrail a second time, shot back across the roadway through the center turn lane and both southbound lanes, and struck the guardrail on the other side, DPS officials said.  He died on the scene.

(20) Florence — March 26, 2019 — (Pedestrian) –  One person is dead after an auto pedestrian crash in Williamson County.  The crash happened in the 6800 block of SH 195 near Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Florence a few minutes after 5 a.m.

(19) Bastrop — March 24, 2019 — (Pedestrian) – Justin York, 41, was attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of Texas 71 just before 9 p.m. Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle near the highway’s intersection with Schaefer Boulevard.

(18) Bastrop — March 23, 2019 — On Saturday about 4 p.m., a man was driving a grey Mustang eastbound on Texas 21 when he lost control of the vehicle and crossed over the center line and into oncoming traffic, striking a blue Subaru Outback, DPS said.   First responders found the Mustang on fire and the driver dead.

(17) New Braunfels — March 23, 2019 — (Motorcycle) – One person was killed in a motorcycle crash in New Braunfels.  According to the New Braunfels Police the crash was at the intersection of Denise Drive and Pams Path around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.  Police said the 24-year-old male appeared to have lost control of a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle and struck a utility police. The victim, who is from Canyon Lake, was not wearing a helmet.

(16) Liberty Hill — March 17, 2019 — Katie Kerr, 33, of Spring, Texas died in a Liberty Hill crash off of Highway 29 on Sunday.  The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said the three-vehicle crash occurred at the 18800 block of Highway 29 in Liberty Hill around 3:45 p.m.   Medics took eight people to the hospital, including five children.

(15) Elgin — March 13, 2019 —Two people killed Wednesday night in a traffic crash near Elgin around 6:20 p.m. on Hwy 95 just outside the city limits of Elgin.  DPS said a 2015 GMC Terrain was southbound when a tractor trailer turned in front of it. The driver of the GMC — identified as 46-year-old Christine Renee Jones — tried to avoid hitting the truck, but instead hit a 2006 Chevy Malibu,  driven by 73-year-old Hilton Knox Jr.  Both Jones and Knox died in the crash.

(14) Bastrop County — March 9, 2019 — (Motorcycle) – on March 9, Lawrence Castillo II, 30, was killed while riding a motorcycle without any protective gear along FM 535. Police say Castillo crashed into a car turning off the highway.

(12) Leander — March 8, 2019 — (Pedestrian) — Leander Police say a 65-year-old man was hit and killed Friday night on Crystal Falls Parkway.  Leander police have confirmed that the pedestrian was walking across Crystal Falls Parkway when a car going northbound hit him. The victim is Maxey Bass, 65, of Leander. He is believed to have been walking southbound at an area that is not marked as a crosswalk and isn’t well-lit.

(11) Travis County — March 3, 2019 —A woman is dead following a crash in Northwest Austin on Sunday morning, EMS said. The crash happened in the 6900 block of N. RM 620 near RM 2222.  The woman, believed to be in her 30s, died at the scene. A man believed to be in his 40s was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

(10) San Marcos — February 28, 2019 — (Motorcycle) – A man was killed early Thursday in San Marcos after his motorcycle ran into a garbage truck, city officials said.  Armando Puentes, 44, was riding a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the 300 block of Staples Road in South San Marcos, around 2:22 a.m. when he collided with a garbage truck that was blocking the roadway while it was emptying a large trash dumpster, officials said.

(9) Travis County — February 22, 2019 — (Motorcycle) – One person was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon in western Travis County, Austin-Travis County EMS officials said. The crash between a vehicle and a motorcyclist happened at 2:10 p.m. in the 6600 block of Singleton Bend Road near Lago Vista.

(8) Round Rock — February 21, 2019 — Alexia Scordelis, 17,  died in the hospital after the crash, which occurred around 5:04 p.m. on Thursday night at County Road 117 near Round Rock.  DPS said a Plymouth Neon was southbound on CR 117 and tried to make a left turn onto Bluffstone Drive, when it crossed in front of a Chevrolet Silverado that was heading north.  The driver of the Neon, a 17-year-old student, and her passenger, Scordelis, were taken to the hospital.  Scordelis was a student at Stony Point High School in the Round Rock school district.

(7) Manor — February 18, 2019 — One person died and two others were hospitalized on Monday morning after a crash in Manor.  The crash happened around 5:20 a.m. on U.S. 290 at Cedar Street.  Manor police said a sport utility vehicle heading east slammed into the side of an 18-wheeler as it was turning to head west on the Cedar Street turnaround.  The front passenger in the SUV later died from their injuries and the other passenger was being treated for injuries, police said.

(6) Bastrop — February 10, 2019 —The Bastrop Police Department has identified a Bastrop High School student who died in a car crash on Texas 95 on Sunday as 18-year-old Bailey Butler.  Police say Butler, who lived in Bastrop, was driving southbound on Texas 95 near Mesquite Street when she crashed into a vehicle that was heading north on the highway.  Police say Butler, who was driving a 2008 Chevy Cobalt, drove into oncoming traffic and struck 47-year-old Danni Anderson, who was driving a 2011 GMC Sierra truck, according to a preliminary investigation.  Butler was pronounced dead at the scene.  The crash happened about 12:40 p.m. Sunday.  Police have not said if weather played a role in the crash.

(5) University of Texas Campus — January 28, 2019 — (Bicycle) – A bicyclist died after crashing with a CapMetro bus Monday night on the University of Texas campus.  The crash took place at about 10:30 p.m. just south of 23rd Street on San Jacinto Blvd. The bus and cyclist were both headed in the same direction when the crash occurred.  The victim, 39-year-old Austinite Anthony John Diaz, was pronounced dead at the scene.

(4) Travis County — January 22, 2019 — DPS reported a man has died after a crash near US Highway 290.  The crash happened at around 6:45 a.m. in the 8000 block of Tara Lane.  According to the DPS, a vehicle was traveling eastbound on US 290 when it veered into the westbound lane, sideswiping one vehicle and then crashing head-on with another vehicle. The victim is the driver who veered into the wrong lane.

(3) Williamson County — January 12, 2019 — (Motorcycle) –  A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Williamson County Saturday morning.  The crash occurred on the 3000 block of Hairy Man Road just after 10:45 a.m. The area is east of I-35 and just south of Sam Bass Road in the Stone Canyon area.

(2) New Braunfels — January 12, 2019 — New Braunfels police have released the name of a 23-year-old man who died in a crash along I-35 in New Braunfels early Saturday morning. That man is identified as Austin Tenpenny.  New Braunfels Police and Fire Department’s were dispatched to the crash at the 3900 block of I-35 North on the northbound frontage road after midnight.  The area is past where State Highway 46 intersects I-35 in between New Braunfels and San Marcos.   When officers arrived, they saw that the driver of a 2008 Jeep Wrangler had struck the back of utility trailer that was being towed by an International 18-wheeler.

(1) Kyle — January 7, 2019 — Kyle police on Thursday will close part of FM 150 as part of their investigation into a two-vehicle crash this week that led to the death of a 20-year-old woman.  Adriana Vasquez of Kyle and her dog were killed Tuesday when she was traveling east on FM 150, between Hill Street and Lehman Road, around 4:30 p.m.