2024 Fatalities

Map of where Austin fatal crashes occurred in 2024

Fatality Crash #75
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:  24-3081558
Time:  7:35 p.m.
Date:  November 3, 2024
Location:  600 Block of W Ben White SVRD EB
Deceased:  Angela Cantu, White Female, 3/30/1982

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at approximately 7:35 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 600 block of W Ben White SVRD EB. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. The pedestrian, later identified as Angela Cantu, was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

Fatality Crash #74
Single Motorcycle

Case:  24-3070372
Time:  3:38 a.m.
Date:  November 2, 2024
Location:  600 Block E Anderson Ln SVRD WB
Deceased:  Ronny Perez, White Male, 10/02/2006

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, at approximately 3:38 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash involving a single motorcycle in the 600 Block E Anderson Ln SVRD WB. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Fatality Crash #73
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-3001735
Time:  11:21 p.m.
Date:  October 26, 2024
Location:  4500 block S IH 35 SVRD NB
Deceased:  Unidentified person

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at approximately 11:21 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 4500 block of S IH 35 SVRD NB. The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, remained on scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #72
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-2930341
Time:  4:50 a.m.
Date:  Saturday, October 19, 2024
Location:  S US 183 HWY SB and Burleson Road
Deceased:  Unidentified person

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, at approximately 4:50 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the intersection of S US 183 Highway SB and Burleson Road. The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, remained on scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #71
Single Vehicle

Case:                        24-2891433
Time:                        10:15 p.m.
Date:                        Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Location:                  5600 block of South IH-35 SVRD NB
Deceased:                Emmanuel Bioko-Makoli, Black male, 12/04/2000

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single vehicle collision in the 5600 block of south IH-35 SVRD NB. The driver, later identified as Emmanuel Bioko-Makoli, was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Fatality Crash #70
Single Vehicle

Case:                        24-2780346
Time:                        5:15 a.m.
Date:                        Friday, October 4, 2024
Location:                  Intersection of East 290 HWY WB and East Parmer Lane
Deceased:                Guillermo Lagunas-Hernandez, Hispanic male, 12/14/1952

On Friday, October 4, 2024, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single vehicle collision located at the intersection of East US 290 HWY SVRD WB and East Parmer Lane. The driver, later identified as Guillermo Lagunas-Hernandez, was transported to a local hospital. He eventually succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on October 6, 2024.

Fatality Crash #69
Vehicle vs Bicycle (DWI)

Case:  24-2641422
Time:  8:32 p.m.
Date:  Friday, September 20, 2024
Location:  6000 block of East Stassney Lane
Deceased:  Unidentified male
Suspect:  Abel Martinez, White male, 26 years of age

On Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8:32 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a car and a bicycle in the 6000 block of East Stassney Lane. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital. He eventually succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on October 10, 2024. The driver of the car, later identified as Abel Martinez, was arrested for DWI.

Fatality Crash #68
Vehicle vs Motorcycle (DWI)

Case:  24-2731473
Time:  9:11 p.m.
Date:  Sunday, September 29, 2024
Location:  7500 block of Burnet Road
Deceased:  Brayan Cuellar, White male, 11/18/2002
Suspect:  Andrew Lycan, White male, 37 years of age

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 9:11 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving three vehicles in the 7500 block of Burnet Road. An initial collision occurred between an SUV and a motorcycle, followed by a secondary collision between a pickup truck and the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The drivers of the SUV and the pickup truck remained on scene. The driver of the pickup truck, later identified as Andrew Lycan, was arrested for DWI.

Fatality Crash #67
Vehicle vs Vehicle (Ran Red Light)

Case:  24-2721213
Time:  6:22 p.m.
Date:  Saturday, September 28, 2024
Location:  Great Hills Trail / 8900 blk N Capital of Texas Hwy
Deceased:  Esther Saylee, Black female, 01/01/1934

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 6:22 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving an SUV and a hatchback sedan at the intersection of Great Hills Trail and North Capital of Texas Highway. The SUV ran the red light at the intersection traveling southbound on Great Hills Trail. The hatchback was traveling westbound on N Capital of Texas Highway and entered the intersection on a green light, resulting in a crash with the SUV. A passenger of the SUV was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Two additional passengers from the SUV were also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The remaining parties stayed on scene and are cooperating with this investigation

Fatality Crash #66
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:   24-2691506
Date:  Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Time:  9:32 p.m.
Location:   4600 block of E. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Deceased:  Kameron Hartman, Black male, 08/16/1996

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at approximately 9:32 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash that involved two vehicles and a pedestrian in the 4600 block of E. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.   The pedestrian was crossing midblock and was struck by a white SUV followed by another vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the white SUV remained on scene, was not injured, and is cooperating with the investigation. The driver of the second vehicle left the scene without stopping or calling 9-1-1.

Fatality Crash #65
Motorcycle vs Bus

Case:               24-2680352
Date:               Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time:               7:40 a.m.
Location:         100 block of East Koenig Lane
Deceased:        Joshua Lee-Michael Babb, White male, 08/27/1991

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at approximately 7:40 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a collision between a Capital Metro bus and a motorcycle in the 100 block of East Koenig Lane. The motorcyclist, later identified as Joshua Lee-Michael Babb, was pronounced deceased on scene. A passenger on the bus was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Fatality Crash #64
Pedestrians vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:  24-2610119
Time:  6:24 a.m.
Date:  Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Location:  7400 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SVRD NB

On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 6:24 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 7400 block of Ed Bluestein Boulevard SVRD NB. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The vehicle left the scene without stopping or calling 9-1-1.

Fatality Crash #63
Pedestrians vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:                         24-2540300
Time:                         7:17 a.m.
Date:                          September 10, 2024
Location:                    7300 block of W. Hwy 71
Deceased:                  Unknown
Suspect:                     Unknown

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at approximately 7:17 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 7300 block of W. Hwy 71. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The involved vehicle left the scene.

Fatality Crash #62
Pedestrians vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:  24-2491533
Time:  10:08 p.m.
Date:  September 5, 2024
Location:  3400 block of South Congress Avenue
Deceased:  Tony, Almanza, White male, 7/19/1966
Suspect (Arrested):  Julie K Kotrla, White female, 34 years old.

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at approximately 10:08 p.m., Austin Police Officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 3400 block of South Congress Avenue. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle left the scene but was later located.  Police said the driver of the vehicle initially left the scene and was later found, the release said. The driver was later identified as Julie K. Kotrla, 34, according to police. She was arrested for “an accident involving death,” the release said.  This crash is being investigated as Austin’s 62nd fatal crash of 2024, according to police.

Fatality Crash #60
Pedestrians vs Vehicle

Case:  24-2470204
Time:  5:37 a.m.
Date:  Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Location:  900 N IH 35 NB
Deceased:  Unidentified pedestrian

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 5:37 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 900 block of N IH 35 NB. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, remained on scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #59
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:                           24-2421619
Time:                           11:09 p.m.
Date:                           Thursday, August 29, 2024
Location:                     1500 block of North IH-35 NB
Deceased:                   Sherman Johnson, Black male, 10/12/1981

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at approximately 11:09 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving two vehicles in the 1500 block of North IH-35 NB. The driver of one of the vehicles was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The driver and passenger of the second vehicle were not injured and are cooperating with the investigation

Fatality Crash #58
Pedestrians vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:  24-2400073
Time:  1:04 a.m.
Date:  Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Location:  700 block of East Ben White Boulevard SVRD WB
Deceased:  Unidentified

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at approximately 1:04 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 700 block of East Ben White Boulevard SVRD WB. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. The vehicle did not stop.

Fatality Crash #57
Pedestrians vs Vehicle

Case:  24-2370176
Time:  2:26 a.m.
Date:  Saturday, August 24, 2024
Location:  6500 block of North Lamar Blvd.
Deceased:  Antonio Luis Trevino Maldonado, White male 7/9/2002
Deceased:  Johnny Joe Reyes, White male, 9/30/1973
Suspect (arrested):  Edward Rodriguez, White male, 22 years of age

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 2:26 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and two pedestrians. The pedestrians, later identified as Antonio Luis Trevino Maldonado and Johnny Joe Reyes, were pronounced deceased on scene. The driver remained on scene and was arrested for DWI.   These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.

Fatality Crash #56
Multiple Vehicles

Case:                           24-2281566
Time:                           11:27 p.m.
Date:                           Thursday, August 15, 2024
Location:                  12500 block of South IH-35 NB
Deceased:                 Pedro Arroyo, Hispanic male, 02/14/1994

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at approximately 11:27 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving five vehicles the 12500 block of South IH 35 northbound proper. One driver, later identified as Pedro Arroyo, was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased on August 17, 2024. The occupants of a second vehicle were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The occupants of the remaining three vehicles were not injured.

Fatality Crash #55
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-2240573
Time:  8:34 a.m.
Date:  Sunday, August 11, 2024
Location:  7000 block S IH 35 NB
Deceased:  Unidentified person
Deceased:  Unidentified person

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, at approximately 8:34 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash in the 7000 block of South IH 35 northbound proper near St. Johns Ave.  ATCEMS and Austin Fire responded to the collision involving one vehicle into a pillar that subsequently caught fire, with the 2 patients involved. The driver and a passenger that were traveling in the vehicle were both pronounced deceased on the scene.

Fatality Crash #54
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-2240216
Time:  2:29 a.m.
Date:  Sunday, August 11, 2024
Location:  900 block of N IH 35 SB
Deceased:  Edwin R. Beltran Rodriguez, White male, 04/20/2002

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, at approximately 2:29 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving an SUV and a pedestrian in the 900 block of N IH 35 SB. The pedestrian, later identified as Edwin R. Beltran Rodriguez, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver and a passenger that were traveling in the SUV were not injured, remained on scene, and are cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #53
Single Motorcycle

Case:  24-2231454
Time:  8:58 p.m.
Date:  Saturday, August 10, 2024
Location:  2400 block E SH 71 SVRD EB
Deceased:  Deborah Barela, White female, 11/30/1961

On Saturday, August 10, 2024, at approximately 8:58 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a single motorcycle crash in the 2400 block of E SH 71 SVRD EB. The motorcyclist, later identified as Deborah Barela, was transported to a local hospital, where she later pronounced deceased.

Fatality Crash #52
Vehicle vs Train

Case:  24-2221078
Time:   4:20 p.m.
Date:  Friday, August 9, 2024
Location:  1700 block of Matthews Lane
Deceased:  Scott A. Sticksel, White male, 11/05/1968

On Friday, August 9, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash involving a train and an SUV in the 1700 block of Matthews Lane. The driver of the SUV, later identified as Scott A. Sticksel, was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Fatality Crash #51
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-2210401
Time:  8:39 a.m.
Date:  Thursday, August 8, 2024
Location:  Intersection of Hillview Rd. and Greenlee Dr.
Deceased:  Allison Baker, White female, 06/29/1959

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 8:39 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and two pedestrians in the intersection of Hillview Road and Greenlee Drive. One of the pedestrians, later identified as Allison Baker, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The second pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene, was not injured or impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.  Baker was a “dedicated” volunteer with Boys and Girls Club of the Austin Area, “serving thousands of BGCAA kids,” according to the organization.

Fatality Crash #50
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:                      24-2200164
Time:                      2:36 a.m.
Date:                      Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Location:               6800 block of Hart Lane
Deceased:             Andrew Fonseca Reyes, White male, 09/06/2007
Arrested:              Jeremy Josue Giron Hernandez, 1st Degree Murder

UPDATE: Detectives from the Vehicular Homicide Unit investigated the case and a suspect was identified as Jeremy Josue Giron Hernandez. It was found that Giron Hernandez was the driver of the stolen vehicle that resulted in a crash that killed Andrew Fonseca Reyes. On October 1, 2024, an arrest warrant was issued for Giron Hernandez for First Degree Murder. On October 8, 2024, Giron Hernandez was arrested for the warrant in Williamson County.
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at approximately 2:36 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single vehicle crash in the 6800 block of Hart Lane. One passenger, later identified as Andrew Fonseca Reyes, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased on August 8, 2024. The driver and two other passengers of the car left the scene.

Fatality Crash #49
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:  24-2170185
Time:  2:08 a.m.
Date:  Sunday, August 4, 2024
Location:  10800 block of North Lamar Boulevard
Deceased:  Unidentified

On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 2:08 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in the 10800 block of North Lamar Boulevard. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The vehicle involved did not remain on scene.

Fatality Crash #48
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-2131146
Time:  6:22 p.m.
Date:  Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Location:  Intersection of N FM 620 Road and N Lake Creek Parkway
Deceased:  Unidentified pedestrian

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 6:22 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving multiple vehicles and a pedestrian in the Intersection of N FM 620 Road and N Lake Creek Parkway. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital and pronounced deceased. All other drivers and occupants sustained minor or no injuries and are cooperating with the investigation. There was no impairment involved.

Fatality Crash #47
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-2100001
Time:  12 a.m.
Date:  Sunday, July 28, 2024
Location:  5010 Old Manor Road
Deceased:  Allison Sanchez, White female, 12/27/2007

On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at approximately 12 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian at 5010 Old Manor Road. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where she later died due to the extent of the injuries. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, was not impaired, remained on scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #46
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:  24-2120035
Time:  12:52 a.m.
Date:  Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Location:  1000 block West William Cannon Drive
Deceased:  Unidentified pedestrian

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 12:52 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 1000 block of W William Cannon Drive. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The vehicle did not stop and left the scene.

Fatality Crash #45
Motorcycle vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:   24-2100282
Time:  3:38 a.m.
Date:  Sunday, July 28, 2024
Location:  8600 block of N MoPac Expressway NB
Deceased:  Unidentified motorcyclist

On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at approximately 3:38 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a motorcycle and SUV in the 8600 block of N Mopac Expressway NB. The motorcyclist crashed into the back of the SUV, fell into the roadway, and was hit by an unknown vehicle. The motorcycle rider was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the SUV remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The unknown vehicle did not stop and left the scene.

Fatality Crash #44
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-2051454
Time:  9:39 p.m.
Date:  Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Location:  5600 block of N IH35 SB
Deceased:  Unidentified pedestrian

On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at approximately 9:39 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a sedan and an unidentified pedestrian in the 5600 block of N IH 35 SB. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver remained on scene, was not impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #43
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:                    24-1960433
Time:                   5:39 a.m.
Date:                    Sunday, July 14, 2024
Location:           12000 Block of North Mopac Expressway Southbound
Deceased 1:      Unidentified male
Deceased 2:      Nickolaus Lauderdale, White male, 5/20/1981

On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 5:39 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a collision between a sports-utility-vehicle and a pickup truck in the 12000 Block of North Mopac Expressway southbound. Both the drivers were pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #42
Single Motorcycle

Case:  24-1911547
Time:  11:09 p.m.
Date:  Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Location:  East 45th Street and Duval Street
Deceased:  Gordon Yang, White male, 12/11/1978

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 11:09 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash, which involved a single motorcycle at the intersection of East 45th and Duval Streets. The motorcyclist, Gordon Yang, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased on July 12, 2024.

Fatality Crash #41
Motorcycle vs Vehicle

Case:   24-1891451
Time:  9:57 p.m.
Date:  Sunday, July 7, 2024
Location:  West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive
Deceased:  Samantha Spears, White female, 9/19/1993

On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 9:57 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle in the intersection of West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive. The motorcyclist, identified as Samantha Spears, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver and passengers of the vehicle remained on scene, were not injured, and are cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #40
Vehicle vs Concrete Base

Case:  24-1861043
Time:  5:12 p.m.
Date:  Thursday, July 4, 2024
Location:  8600 Research Boulevard SVRD SB
Deceased:  Unidentified female
Deceased:  Unidentified female

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 5:12 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash in the 8600 block of Research Boulevard service road southbound. The crash was between a vehicle and the concrete base of a business sign. Both occupants that were traveling in the vehicle were pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #39
Vehicle vs Vehicle (Charged with DWI)

Case:               24-1860097
Time:               1:09 a.m.
Date:               Thursday, July 4, 2024
Location:         11800 block of Research Blvd. NB
Deceased:       Asian male
Arrested:         Calory Wabusia, Black male, 54 years of age

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at approximately 1:09 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a collision between two vehicles in the 11800 block of Research Blvd., NB. A blue SUV was stalled in a lane of traffic when a Gray SUV struck the blue SUV from behind. The passenger of the blue SUV was pronounced deceased on scene and the driver was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the gray SUV was transported with minor injuries and later arrested for DWI.

Fatality Crash #38
Motorcycle vs Vehicle

Case:                        24-1811752
Time:                        11:56 p.m.
Date:                        Saturday, June 29, 2024
Location:                  2400 block of South Mopac EXPY NB
Deceased:                Christopher Hale, White male, 06/18/1980

On Saturday, June 29, 2024 at approximately 11:56 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a motorcyclist in the 2400 block of South Mopac EXPY NB. The rider, later identified as Christopher Hale, fell off of his motorcycle and was then struck by the vehicle. Mr. Hale was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased. The occupants of the vehicle remained on scene, were not injured, and the driver was not impaired.

Fatality Crash #37
Single Vehicle

Case: 24-1800580
Time: 10:08 a.m.
Date: Friday, June 28, 2024
Location: 1200 block of West Ben White Boulevard SVRD WB
Deceased: Gerald Farcus, White male, 12/09/1944

On Friday, June 28, 2024 at approximately 10:08 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single vehicle crash in the 1200 block of West Ben White Boulevard SVRD WB. The driver, later identified as Gerald Farcus, was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased.

Fatality Crash #36
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:                        24-1780243
Time:                        5:59 a.m.
Date:                        Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Location:                  7200 block of South Congress Avenue
Deceased:                Unidentified male

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at approximately 5:59 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 7200 block of South Congress Avenue. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased.

Fatality Crash #35
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-1760288
Time:  6:04 a.m.
Date:  Monday, June 24, 2024
Location:  9200 block of Cameron Road
Deceased:  Corey Green, Black male, 12/28/1981

On Monday, June 24, 2024 at approximately 6:04 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 9200 block of Cameron Road. The driver of the vehicle left the scene immediately after the crash without stopping or calling 9-1-1. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #
Vehicle vs Vehicles

Case:              24-1691037
Date:              Monday, June 17, 2024
Time:             4:06 p.m.
Location:      8801 S IH-35 Frontage Road – Circle K Convenience Store
Deceased:     Jermaine Joseph Sims, Black male, D.O.B. 8/31/1988

The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating the in-custody death that occurred on Monday, June 17, 2024.    At approximately 4:02 p.m., Austin 9-1-1 received multiple calls reporting an urgent disturbance at the Circle K Convenience Store located at 8801 S IH-35 Frontage Road. The 9-1-1 callers reported that a man, later identified as Jermaine Joseph Sims, wearing gray shorts and a white tank top, was “acting erratic” and “throwing things” inside the business.   At approximately 4:05 p.m., Mr. Sims stole a pick-up truck from one of the convenience store gas pumps, turned onto the southbound frontage road of IH 35 at Slaughter Ln., in the wrong direction, and crashed into multiple vehicles.   At approximately 4:09 p.m., officers arrived on scene and at approximately 4:10 p.m., officers took Mr. Sims into custody. Austin-Travis County EMS (A/TCEMS) arrived on scene and transported Mr. Sims to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 6:04 p.m.  because Mr. Sims died after being detained by APD officers, this incident is being investigated as an in-custody death. The cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner.

Fatality Crash #33
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:                 24-1560277
Time:                 5:59 a.m.
Date:                 Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Location:          13600 block of North US Highway 183 NB
Deceased:        Unidentified female

One Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at approximately 5:59 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 13600 block of North US Highway 183 NB. The vehicle left the scene. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased.

Fatality Crash #32
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:                24-1481540
Time:                11:38 p.m.
Date:                Monday, May 27, 2024
Location:        West Braker Lane and Research Boulevard Service Road NB
Deceased:       Ashlee Marie Pegram, White female, 2/22/92

On Monday, May 27, at approximately 11:38 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at West Braker Lane and the Research Boulevard Northbound Service Road. The driver of an SUV was pronounced deceased on scene. The passengers of the SUV and driver of a sedan were all transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Fatality Crash #31
Truck vs Vehicle

Case:                24-1461516
Time:                9:18 p.m.
Date:                Saturday, May 25, 2024
Location:        500 block of East Oltorf Street
Deceased:      Cynthia Boone, Black female, 5/26/82
Deceased:      Miraj Parson, Black female, 6/10/05

On Saturday, May 25, at approximately 9:18 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between two vehicles in the 500 block of East Oltorf Street. As a tractor trailer made a left turn out of a shopping center, it was struck by a sedan. The driver of the sedan and one of the three passengers were transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased. The two remaining passengers in the sedan were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the tractor trailer remained on scene, was not impaired, was not injured, and is cooperating with the investigation.   A GoFundMe page stated donations will go towards honoring the life of Miraj and her mother Cynthia.  The page said Miraj graduated from Austin High this year and said she was known on campus as a “fun, loving, and kind student.”  “She was born with the biggest heart and loved spending time with family. She had the most beautiful smile and was known throughout the Austin High campus for her joyous spirit,” the fundraiser said.  According to the GoFundMe, Miraj was accepted to Austin Community College and had plans to transfer to Colorado University in the future. She was also a member of the Classical Academy at Austin High a contributing member of the Black Student Alliance.

Fatality Crash #30
Pedestrian vs Vehicle x2

Case:                24-1460258
Time:               3:22 a.m.
Date:                Saturday, May 25, 2024
Location:        9500 block of the East US 290 Highway Eastbound Service Road
Deceased:       Unidentified Person

On Saturday, May 25, at approximately 3:22 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between two-vehicles and a pedestrian in the 9500 block of the East US 290 Highway Eastbound Service Road. The unidentified pedestrian was attempting to cross the service road when they were struck by two vehicles. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. Both drivers of the vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, remained on scene, were not impaired, were not injured, and are cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #29
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:                24-1441501
Time:                9:48 p.m.
Date:                Thursday, May 23, 2024
Location:        7100 block of the Ed Bluestein Boulevard SB Service Road
Deceased:       Unidentified Person

On Thursday, May 23, at approximately 9:48 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and pedestrian in the 7100 block of the Ed Bluestein Boulevard Southbound Service Road. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased on Friday, May 24, 2024. The driver remained on scene, was not impaired, was not injured, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #28
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:                 24-1421180
Time:                 7:28 p.m.
Date:                 Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Location:        South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Skyway
Deceased:        Edward Guy Maddox, White male, 71 years of age

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at approximately 7:28 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a two-vehicle vehicle crash at the intersection of South Lamar Blvd. and Barton Skyway. The driver of a sedan, who was later identified as Edward Guy Maddox, was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The driver of a pick-up truck remained on scene, was not injured, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #27
Single Vehicle

Fatality Crash #24
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Accident Involving Death and DWI)

Case: 24-1030159
Time: 2:26 a.m.
Date: April 12, 2024
Location: 1700 block of East Riverside Drive
Deceased: Aaron Alcala Hernandez, Hispanic male, 01/23/1987
Suspect (arrested): Dontay Waffer, Black male, 07/11/1990

On Friday, April 12, 2024, at approximately 2:26 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian at the 1700 block of East Riverside Drive. The pedestrian, later identified as Aaron Alcala Hernandez, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Dontay Waffer, was arrested and charged with Accident Involving Death and DWI.  This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 24th fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 24 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2023, 30 fatal crashes resulted in 30 fatalities.

Fatality Crash #23
Vehicle vs Light Pole

Case: 24-1011296
Time: 7:39 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Location: 2200 block of Forbes Drive
Deceased: Carolina Lopez, White Female, 06/25/1932

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at approximately 7:39 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single vehicle crash in the 2200 block of Forbes Dr. The crash occurred when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a light pole. The passenger of the vehicle, Carolina Lopez, was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Fatality Crash #22
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-1011381
Time:  8:42 p.m.
Date:  Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Location:  2300 South Lamar Boulevard
Deceased:  Unidentified person

On Wednesday, April 10, at approximately 8:42 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the 2300 block of South Lamar Boulevard. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene, was not impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #21
Single Vehicle

Case:  24-0980468
Time:  10:52 p.m.
Date:  Saturday, April 6, 2024
Location:  9600 block of E US 290 HWY WB
Deceased:  Unidentified Person

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, at approximately 7:35 a.m. Austin Police Department (APD) officers, responded to a single vehicle crash in the 9600 block of East US 290 Highway WB. The driver was pronounced deceased on scene. Preliminary investigation revealed that the crash happened on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at approximately 10:52 p.m. but went unnoticed until daylight.

Fatality Crash #20
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:  24-0750455
Time:  7:31 a.m.
Date:  Friday, March 15, 2024
Location:  East Parmer Lane Harris Branch Parkway
Deceased:  George Luckett, Black male, 05/08/1956

On Friday, March 15, 2024, at approximately 7:31 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between two vehicles at the intersection of East Parmer Lane and Harris Branch Parkway. George Luckett, a passenger of one of the vehicles, was transported to a hospital. Luckett died on March 30 as a result of his injuries. All parties remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #19
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case: 24-0830351
Time: 5:04 a.m.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Location: 5000 block of North IH 35 NB
Deceased: Unidentified Person

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, at approximately 5:04 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 5000 block of North Interstate Highway 35 NB. The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid and instead left the scene.

Fatality Crash #18
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case: 24-0821540
Time: 9:33 p.m.
Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
Location: 6200 block of N Capital of Texas Hwy SB
Deceased: Tawnya Sanders, White Female, 08/26/1963

On Friday, March 22, 2024, at approximately 9:33 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between two SUVs in the 6200 block of N Capital of Texas highway SB. The driver of one of the vehicles, Tawnya Sanders, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Fatality Crash #17
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, March 17, 2024
Location: 900 block of South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road SB
Deceased: Joe Ildefonso Garcia – 88 years old

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department identified a man who died following a three-vehicle crash March 17. According to APD, officers responded to the crash at approximately 2 p.m. in the 900 block of South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road SB.  APD said one of the drivers, later identified as 88-year-old Joe Ildefonso Garcia, was taken to the hospital where he later died.  Police said all of the other people involved in the incident remained at the scene and were cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #16
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case: 24-0750389
Time: 6:16 a.m.
Date: Friday, March 15,2024
Location: 8700 E Highway 290 WB
Deceased: Jacoby Dywayne Larue Mahome, Black male, 10/11/1993

On Friday, March 15,2024, at approximately 6:16 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single vehicle crash in the 8700 block of E Highway 290 WB. The driver, Jacoby Dywayne Larue Mahome, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The passenger was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Fatality Crash #15
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24–0741428
Time:  7:58 p.m.
Date:  Thursday, March 14, 2024
Location:  9800 block of North Mopac Boulevard
Deceased:  Unidentified person

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, at approximately 7:58 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 9800 block of North Mopac Boulevard. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene, was not impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #14
Single Vehicle

Case: 24-0720175
Time: 3:36 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Location: 9400 block of E US 290 HWY SVRD EB
Deceased: Jennifer Guadalupe Manriquez-Ramirez, White Female, 3/28/2004

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 3:36 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single vehicle crash in the 9400 block of East US 290 highway service road. The driver, Jennifer Guadalupe Manriquez-Ramirez, was taken to a local hospital, where she later died on March 14.

Fatality Crash #13
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Crash Involving Death)

Case:   24-0720071
Time:  1:09 a.m.
Date:  Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Location:  East 7th Street and Red River Street
Deceased:   Cody Jordon Shelton, Black male, 09/03/1997
Arrested:     Tyrone Thompson, Black male, 23 years of age

UPDATE: As the investigation progressed, detectives identified the suspected driver as Tyrone Thompson. Thompson was involved in another crash on Tuesday morning in Travis County and was arrested on unrelated charges. APD VHU filed Crash Involving Death charges on Thompson for the incident that occurred in Downtown Austin. The deceased victim was identified as Cody Jordon Shelton.  The Austin Police Department said a second person has died following a vehicle-pedestrian crash in downtown Austin during the week of South by Southwest. The department identified that second victim Wednesday morning as William Dunham, 34..   On Tuesday, March 12, at approximately 1:09 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and two pedestrians at the intersection of East 7th Street and Red River Street. One of the pedestrians was pronounced deceased on scene, and the second pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with potential life-threatening injuries.  The suspect vehicle did not remain on scene and continued traveling east on East 7th street.

Fatality Crash #12
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-0621579
Time:  10:26 p.m.
Date:  Saturday, March 2, 2024
Location:  9800 block of N Lamar Boulevard
Deceased:  Jose Hernandez Patlan, White male, 01/01/1984

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 10:26 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian in the 9800 block of North Lamar Boulevard. The pedestrian, Jose Hernandez Patlan, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the pickup truck remained on scene, was not impaired, and cooperated with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #11
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:  24-0561061
Time:  4:15 p.m.
Date:  Sunday, February 25, 2024
Location:  12300 block of Technology Boulevard
Deceased:  Braden Norman, White male, 6/13/2004

On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at approximately 4:15 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a pickup truck and an SUV in the 12300 block of Technology Boulevard. A passenger that was traveling in the pickup truck, Braden Norman, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Other involved occupants were either transported with minor injury or were not injured and refused transport.

Fatality Crash #10
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:    24-0460745
Time:  1:51 p.m.
Date:  Thursday, February 15, 2024
Location:  2300 block of Grove Boulevard
Deceased:  Unidentified person

On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at approximately 1:51 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 2300 block of Grove Boulevard. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, where they later died on February 18. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #9
Single Motorcycle

Case:   24-0470267
Time:  6:09 a.m.
Date:  Friday, February 16, 2024
Location:  10300 Giles Lane
Deceased:  Tyler J. Jelke, White male, 07/22/1989

On Friday, February 16, 2024, at 6:09 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single motorcycle crash in the 10300 block of Giles Lane. The motorcyclist, Tyler J. Jelke, was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #8
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Intoxication Manslaughter)

Case:  24-0450109
Time:  2:27 a.m.
Date:  Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Location:  6400 W. Highway 290 WB
Deceased:  Unidentified person
Arrested:   Jacob Sussman, White male, 41 years of age

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at approximately 2:27 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian in the 6400 block of W Highway 290 WB. Preliminary investigation revealed that a pickup truck crashed into the rear of a SUV and the pickup truck then hit a pedestrian. The unidentified pedestrian died at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck, Jacob Sussman, was arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter. The driver of the SUV was not injured, remained on scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #7
Vehicle vs Building

Case:  24-0441078
Time:  5:35 p.m.
Date:  Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Location:  12221 North Mopac Expressway
Deceased:  Michell Holloway, Black female, 5/02/1966

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash at North Austin Medical Center, located at 12221 North Mopac. The driver of a sedan, Michell Holloway, crashed her vehicle into the emergency room waiting area. Three adults and two juveniles that were in the waiting room area were injured and taken to different hospitals for treatment. Some of their injuries were serious, but not life-threatening. Holloway was later pronounced deceased at North Austin Medical Center.

The woman who drove into St. David’s North Austin Medical Center in February, killing herself and seriously injuring at least five others, had a blood-alcohol level between three and four times the legal limit to drive, along with the chemical compounds of cannabis found in her system, according to an autopsy report.  The autopsy said tests for cannabinoid came back “presumptively positive.”
UPDATE: On May 24, 2024, a family of four seriously hurt in February’s deadly car crash at an Austin hospital is suing.  The Bernard family filed a 25-page lawsuit in Travis County against St. David’s HealthCare. The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million for mounting medical bills, pain and suffering and lost wages. Their attorney said what happened to them should have been prevented.  “Plaintiffs have filed this case to encourage St. David’s and all hospitals to quit waiting for accidents to happen and construct safety barriers now at their emergency rooms before more people are hurt by vehicle intrusions, a very common incident,” the lawsuit stated.

Fatality Crash #6
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:  24-0431291
Time:  7:20 p.m.
Date:  Monday, February 12, 2024
Location:  200 US 183 Toll SB
Deceased:  DeErick Williams II, Black male, 6/15/2013

On Monday, February 12, 2024 at approximately 7:20 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD officers responded to a crash involving a sedan and a hatchback in the 200 block of US 183 Toll SB lanes. The sedan was stopped in the middle lane with the vehicle hazards on. The hatchback then crashed into the sedan’s rear. Two juvenile passengers were traveling in the sedan. One of the juvenile passengers, DeErick Williams II, suffered life-threatening injuries and later died. The driver of the sedan was not injured, nor impaired. The driver of the hatchback suffered minor injury, remained on scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #5
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-320308
Time:  7:06 a.m.
Date:  Thursday, February 1, 2024
Location:  700 block of W. Howard Lane
Deceased:  Jesse Duer, White male, 12/04/1984

On Thursday, February 1, 2024, at approximately 7:06 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a pickup truck and a pedestrian, Jesse Duer, in the 700 block of W. Howard Lane. Duer was taken to a local hospital, where he later died on February 5th. The driver of pickup truck remained on scene, was not impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #4
Truck vs Vehicle

Case:  24-0360277
Time:  6:46 a.m.
Date:  Monday, February 5, 2024
Location:  13400 block of N SH 45 WB
Deceased:  Unidentified person

On Monday, February 5, 2024, at approximately 6:46 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler in the 13400 block of N SH 45 WB. The pickup truck crashed into the back of the tractor trailer. The unidentified driver of the pickup truck was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured, remained on scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #3
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:   24-0350349
Time:  4:18 a.m.
Date:  Sunday, February 4, 2024
Location:  600 block W. Anderson Lane
Deceased:  Unidentified passenger

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, at approximately 4:18 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash in the 600 block of West Anderson Lane. Preliminary investigation revealed that for unknown reasons, the passenger of a vehicle exited the car while it was still in motion. The passenger was then hit by another vehicle, which left the scene without stopping. The passenger was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the passenger’s vehicle remained on scene, was not impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #2
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:  24-0160687
Time:  1:54 p.m.
Date:  Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Location:  El Salido Parkway & N FM 620 Road
Deceased:  Adam Sams Weedy, White male, 1/25/1971

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 1:54 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a pickup truck and an SUV in the intersection of El Salido Parkway and N FM 620 Road. The driver of the SUV died on scene. The driver and passenger of the pickup truck were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The driver of pickup truck was not intoxicated, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #1
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  24-0010542
Time:  5:58 a.m.
Date:  Monday, January 1, 2024
Location:  6600 Block of North Interstate Highway 35 SB
Deceased:  Unidentified Male

On Monday, January 1, 2024, at approximately 5:58 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a vehicle crash between a Sports-Utility-Vehicle and a pedestrian in the 6600 Block of North Interstate Highway 35 SB. The pedestrian died at the scene. The driver remained at the scene to cooperate with the investigation and did not show any signs of intoxication..   This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 1st fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 1 fatality for the year. On the date of this crash in 2023, 1 fatal crash resulted in 1 death. (27)

Greater Austin Area Fatal Crashes ————

November 3, 2024 – Travis County (37) – Two people died in Travis County on Sunday morning following a head-on collision on US-183.  According to Austin-Travis County EMS, medics responded to a vehicle rescue at 5:28 a.m. in the 9800 block of South US-183.  ATCEMS said two vehicles were involved in the crash, and two adult patients were pronounced dead at the scene after resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

October 24, 2024 – New Braunfels – A pedestrian died Thursday morning in New Braunfels after being struck by an 18-wheeler.  According to the City of New Braunfels, first responders arrived at the scene in the 6000 block of Interstate 35 South and found a man with fatal injuries from the collision. The man was identified as 31-year-old Austin Michael Arp, of Austin. According to the city, the driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured in the incident. Officials said the crash remains under investigation; however, no charges are expected to be filed.

October 18, 2024 – Travis County (36) – One person died on the scene on State Highway 71 at Old Bee Caves Road in southwest Austin due to a crash early Friday morning.  According to DPS, a 2024 Kia was driving east on Thomas Springs Road, and the truck tractor was driving south in the outside lane of SH 71.  “The Kia disregarded a red light while turning right onto SH-71, striking the trailer of the truck tractor,” DPS said.  The driver of the Kia, Tracy Daspit, of Austin, was pronounced dead on the scene, according to DPS. The driver of the truck tractor remained on the scene and cooperated with investigators, the agency said.

October 13, 2024 – Bastrop County – (KXAN) — A family is looking for answers and solutions to what they call a dangerous stretch of road in Bastrop County. Oct. 13 is a day that the Davis family will never forget.  Grayson Davis, 29, was returning home from a trip to Florida, driving on FM 535 near Cedar Creek Drive. Around 8 p.m. that night, a drunk driver going the wrong way hit Grayson’s car head-on.

“He was about a mile from home. Just about to his driveway when it happened,” Ashley Davis, Grayson’s mother, told KXAN. “[The crash] caused our son’s truck to just be destroyed. It flipped. They had to pull my son out and airlift him to Austin.”  Authorities allege the drunk driver came from a bar that is especially popular on the weekends.  Meanwhile, the man accused of killing Davis is in the Bastrop County jail. Jorge Peralta, 35, faces a felony charge of intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle. He is currently held at the Bastrop County Jail.  DPS said the crash investigation remains open and ongoing.  The Davis family, now left reeling with the fact Grayson is gone, said they hope this doesn’t happen to anyone else.  “He was just a people’s person,” his mom said. “He loved everyone, and reach out to everyone, and it showed because they showed up for him.”  The family said that FM 535 is plagued with problems.  “A really bad stretch of road,” said Todd Davis, Grayson’s father. “Poorly paved. Poorly everything. No shoulder.”  The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) told KXAN it has stepped up patrols on this stretch of road.

September 21, 2024 – Bastrop County – A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on SH 71 in Bastrop on Saturday morning. The Bastrop Police Department says on Sept. 21, around 11:29 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of SH 71 East in response to an auto-pedestrian crash. Bastrop Fire crews also responded to the scene to assist.  According to the preliminary investigation, a woman was attempting to cross the eastbound main lanes when she was struck. Crews attempted CPR, but the woman died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck her sustained no reported injuries and no other injuries or damages were reported, police say. (55)

September 18, 2024 – Travis County (35) – One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle near the Austin airport on Tuesday night, the Texas Department of Public Safety told KXAN Wednesday in a statement.  A DPS trooper responded to 10200 Doyle Road around 11 p.m. to the crash, the agency said.  According to DPS, a Chevrolet Silverado was driving south on Doyle Road, and a pedestrian was walking in the roadway. The Silverado hit the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead on the scene, the agency said.  he pedestrian will not be identified until the next of kin is notified, the agency added. (54)

August 28, 2024 – Manor/Travis County (31) – A 56-year-old man died Wednesday morning in a crash in Manor on Highway 290 near Greenbury Drive just before 2:30 am.  Manor Police said in an update the crash involved two vehicles. One was driven by a 56-year-old man, who was pronounced dead on the scene. The other vehicle was driven by a 22-year-old man, who was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (49)

August 22, 2024 – Andice, Williamson County – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a bicyclist.  WCSO says that on August 17, between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the 11000 block of FM 2338 near Andice for a report of an injured bicyclist on the side of the road.  Once on scene, they located a 79-year-old man who was badly injured. (48)

August 17, 2024 – Williamson County – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office asked for help in regards to the death of a bicyclist found near the community of Andice.  First responders in Williamson County found an injured bicyclist Saturday morning on the side of the road near the 11000 block of Farm-to-Market 2338.  WCSO said a 79-year-old man was taken to the hospital, but he later died from his injuries. (47)

August 14, 2024 – Travis County (30) – One person is dead after a single-vehicle rollover in west Travis County.  ATCEMS medics and the Lake Travis Fire Department responded to the crash in the 21000 block of Hamilton Pool Road near Martin Cove at around 6:06 p.m.. This is located near Dripping Springs.  Medics said one person was pinned inside the vehicle and said they pronounced one adult person dead on the scene.

August 12, 2024 – Travis County (29) – One person is dead after a one-vehicle crash on eastbound State Highway 45 Southeast near State Highway 130, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.  DPS said the crash around 4:30 am involved a pickup truck that was occupied by only the driver. (46)

August 7, 2024 – Lampasas County – Officials have identified all five people killed in a fiery wreck in Central Texas last week that caused a Leander teenager to lose his entire family, a Department of Public Safety trooper said Friday.  The people killed included Arvind Mani, 45; his 40-year-old wife, Pradeepa Arvind; and their 17-year-old daughter, Andril Arvind, all of whom were from Leander, according to a DPS report. Their only surviving immediate family member, Adiryan, 14, was not in the vehicle with them.  The other people killed in the wreck at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. 281 in Lampasas County were Jacinto Gudino Duran, 31, and 23-year-old Yosilu Gasman Martinez, both of Copperas Cove, the report said.  The Kia hit the passenger side of the Cadillac, tearing it in half, DPS trooper Bryan Washko said. The Kia caught fire, he said, and everyone died at the scene. “There was no chance of survival,” the trooper said.  Duran might have been driving 100 mph, according to a witness driving 80 mph who said the Cadillac had passed her earlier, Washko said. The Kia was traveling about 65 to 70 mph, Washko said. Adding both speeds of the vehicles together meant the crash was “like driving into a concrete wall at 170 mph,” he said.  Duran was driving south on U.S. 281 in a 2004 Cadillac CTS with Martinez as a passenger when his right rear tire blew out and he lost control of the car, according to the report. It said the Cadillac skidded sideways into the northbound lanes of U.S. 281, hitting the 2024 Kia Telluride that Mani was driving north with his wife and daughter. (45)

August 7, 2024 – Travis County (28) – Farm to Market Road 969 was closed in both directions near State Highway 130 Wednesday morning after a fatal crash in the area. One westbound lane had reopened as of 9:50 a.m. The Texas Department of Public Safety said it was a four-vehicle crash that killed one person. Troopers are on the scene investigating the crash. It happened just east of SH 130.  Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the crash, referring to it as a “pin-in collision” that involved five people.  One adult was pronounced dead on the scene and four others were transported to Dell Seton with non-life-threatening injuries, according to ATCEMS. (39)

July 14, 2024 – Leander – A fatal crash in Leander closed a roadway overnight, according to police. The Leander Police Department said Municipal Drive from Northern Trail to Southwest Drive has since reopened. The crash occurred shortly after midnight, according to LPD.   A spokesperson for the city said the crash involved a single motorcycle driven by a man.  “The motorcycle went off the road into the woods and the rider was ejected,” the city said. (38)

July 2, 2024 – Travis County (27) – One person is dead after a vehicle-motorcycle crash in southwest Travis County on Tuesday.  Around 5:45 p.m., ATCEMS medics responded to the crash at the West U.S. Highway 290 and Signal Hill Drive intersection. which is near the Travis and Hays County line. One person was pronounced dead on the scene. (37)

June 29, 2024 – Travis County (26) – One person is dead after a vehicle rollover near Del Valle on Saturday.  Around 4:15 p.m., ATCEMS medics said they responded to the rollover near the intersection of Wolf Lane and Meurer Lane. The agency did not say if other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. (36)

June 21, 2024 – Travis County (24) – One person is dead, and another is seriously injured after a three-vehicle crash in Del Valle Friday night.  Shortly after 9 p.m., ATCEMS medics responded to the crash on Pearce Lane and Kellam Road, where a total of five people were involved. That’s near State Highway 130 and State Highway 71. Medics said two of the three vehicles rolled with a possible ejection. Travis County STARFlight also responded to the scene and transported one person with “critical  injuries.”   One other adult person was pronounced dead on the scene, medics said. The three other people on the scene did not get transported.  According to Travis County court documents, 35-year-old Eric Ricardo Landeros Ibarra was charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle, a second-degree felony.  Court documents said Landeros Ibarra drove on the wrong side of the road in a no-passing zone into the path of another vehicle, which killed the driver. Documents identified the driver as 19-year-old Eduardo Antonio Figueroa. (35)

June 18, 2024 – Blanco County () – Officials are investigating a multiple vehicle deadly crash that happened in Blanco County on Tuesday.  Around 1 p.m., BCSO said it, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety and EMS responded to the crash on U.S. 281 and Ranch Road 473.  The deadly accident happened just before 10 a.m. along U.S. Highway 281 near Farm-to-Market 473.  Texas Department of Public Safety officials said information indicates that a Chevrolet Camaro drove on the wrong side of the highway and crashed into a Toyota Highlander and a Honda Accord.  Six other people were injured and were rushed to various hospitals. U.S. 281 is shutdown at Mile Marker 496. Avoid the area if possible. (34)

June 6, 2024 – Kyle () – A person died after a three-vehicle crash in Kyle Thursday afternoon. According to the city, Kyle police officers responded to the crash in the southbound lane of I-35, just south of the Kyle Crossing overpass, at 4:36 p.m.  When officers arrived, they found the crash blocking multiple lanes of travel. Investigators determined that a gray GMC Yukon rear-ended a black Nissan passenger car, driven by 52-year-old Timothy Wray, and those vehicles then struck a white Toyota pickup. Wray died in the crash. (33)

May 28, 2024 – Williamson County () – One person is dead after a four-vehicle crash in Round Rock on Tuesday. DPS said troopers responded to the RM 1431 in Williamson County around 12:30 p.m.  According to DPS, a driver heading west on RM-1431 allegedly made an “unsafe” lane change, which resulted in the crash. A release from the DPS spokesman said the driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead, and a child in the same vehicle was taken to the hospital. Another driver was also transported to the hospital for minor injuries. The two other drivers involved were not injured and released from the scene, according to DPS.  (32)

May 1, 2024 – Williamson County () –One person is dead following a major crash on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Williamson County.  The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened between a passenger car and a commercial vehicle on Ronald Reagan Boulevard north of FM 3405. The sheriff’s office said one person died in the crash. (27)

March 30, 2024 – Travis County (17) – Three (3) people died early morning Saturday following a two-vehicle crash in eastern Travis County, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.  ATCEMS said it responded to the crash at approximately 2:25 a.m. near Farm-to-Market 973 and Platt Lane, and four ambulances and STAR Flight were at the scene. At the crash site, medics found one person entrapped with critical injuries and three patients with non-life-threatening injuries. The critical patient was taken to the hospital by STAR Flight, and ATCEMS confirmed three patients died at the scene. The three other patients were also taken to the hospital.  (Since 2019, there have been more than 230 crashes, 60 of which were in 2023, along the nearly five-mile stretch of FM 973 from Steger Lane to U.S. Highway 290, according to the Texas Department of Transportation’s Crash Records Information System.  TxDOT confirmed it began conducting a speed study on the road, but it is expected to tak several months to complete.  “An environmental study is also underway for FM 973 from U.S. [Highway] 79 to U.S. 290, which will focus on safety enhancements and mobility improvements along the corridor,” a TxDOT spokesperson said. “It’s important to note, TxDOT also reminds drivers to make smart decisions behind the wheel, including driving to conditions, obeying the speed limit, avoiding distractions, never drinking and driving and always buckling up.”)  (18)

March 28, 2024 – Travis County (14) – One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash involving a rollover on the State Highway 130 Toll on Thursday.  The crash was reported around 2:30 p.m. on State Highway 130 Toll at Cameron Road, near the Austin Executive Airport.  Medics said one adult person was pronounced dead on the scene. (15)

March 22, 2024 – Bastrop County –  A Hays Consolidated Independent School District bus carrying Tom Green Elementary pre-K students was involved in a serious crash Friday, resulting in at least two deaths.  One of the deaths was a child on the bus, and the other was a man from a vehicle traveling behind the bus. The district identified the child as Ulises Rodriguez Montoya, 5 years old.  Also Ryan Wallace, 33, was a doctoral candidate at the School of Journalism and Media at the University of Texas at Austin.  Both Montoya and Wallace died at the scene. The crash happened between the bus and a concrete truck near Mustang Ridge. Officials said it appeared the concrete truck veered into the lane of the school bus on SH 21 near Caldwell Road.   The concrete truck driver involved in the fatal Hays CISD school bus crash was arrested in Bastrop County. Court documents said he admitted to smoking marijuana and consuming cocaine within 24 hours of the crash.  The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed to KXAN Friday that Jerry Hernandez, 42, was arrested on a warrant for criminally negligent homicide. Additionally, he was also arrested on an unrelated warrant for a bond violation out of Hays County.   ATCEMS said it evaluated a total of 53 people involved in the incident. Four of the people were in critical condition and transported by helicopter, six people were taken to the hospital in ambulances with potentially serious injuries. Others were transported by other agencies as well, medics said.  In a news release from Hays CISD, the district said the students were returning from a field trip to the Bastrop Zoo. A total of 44 students and 11 adults were on the bus. (14)

March 15, 2024 – Travis County (13) – One person died and another was critically injured in a crash on State Highway 71 near the Travis and Bastrop County line overnight, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.  ATCEMS posted on X at 12:36 a.m. that medics were responding to a vehicle rollover on the eastbound side of the highway, between the 5546-5552 blocks. The post said CPR was in progress for one person and another person was trapped in the vehicle.  In an update, ATCEMS said the trapped person was taken out of the vehicle and declared a trauma alert then taken to St. David’s South with critical, life-threatening injuries.  The other person was pronounced dead on the scene of the crash, according to a final update from ATCEMS. (12)

March 11, 2024 – Mustang Ridge (12) – One person was killed and three were injured in a crash in Mustang Ridge late Sunday night.  The crash involving a car and a motorcycle in the 18500 block of Camino Real (State Highway 21) occurred around 9:20 p.m.  One patient was pronounced dead on the scene and three other patients were transported to the hospital with critical injuries, according to police. It is an active investigation.  Several other agencies responded to the crash as well, including the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Travis County Fire Rescue, Austin-Travis County EMS, Lockhart EMS, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, and Texas Department of Public Safety. (11)

March 3, 2024 – Travis County (11) – Three people died in an overnight crash on State Highway 130 near Tesla Road in eastern Travis County.  Austin-Travis County EMS said the crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. A vehicle went off SH 130 on Tesla Road and ended up on its roof.  The Department of Public Safety said three women died because of the crash.

February 12, 2024 – Travis County (8) – One person died and another was injured in a crash on South Highway 183 near the Pilot Knob neighborhood overnight Sunday into Monday morning. The crash happened around 2:40 a.m. on Hwy 183 near its intersection with Planeview Drive. It was a two-vehicle crash. The highway was closed in both directions at FM 812 for several hours Monday morning but reopened around 8 a.m.  One person was pronounced dead on the scene, and ATCEMS said another person was pinned and extricated by the fire department and declared a trauma alert by medics. They were transported to a local hospital with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. (10)

February 11, 2024 – Pflugerville (7) – One person died following a two-vehicle crash in Pflugerville, according to Travis County ESD No. 2.  Firefighters were on the scene near John Henry Faulk Drive for the crash with a reported vehicle rescue.  Officials said two patients were taken to the hospital and one person died. (9)

February 11, 2024 – Travis County (6) –  Four people are dead after a Sunday night crash involving up to four vehicles, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. ATCEMS said the crash was reported at the intersection of FM 812 and FM 973 just before 10 p.m. The four died at the scene of the crash, ATCEMS said.  According to ATCEMS, one other person, an adult, was taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries. The Texas Department of Public Safety told KXAN it is investigating the crash. The Texas Department of Transportation posted on social media at 10:48 p.m. that all lanes were closed at the intersection due to the crash. (8)

February 7, 2024 – Travis County (2)  – The Texas Department of Public Safety said troopers are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that closed lanes of FM 969 in eastern Travis County Wednesday morning. Around 3:30 a.m., a Texas DPS trooper responded to the crash near the 900 block of FM 969. That’s two miles east of U.S. Highway 183. According to DPS, an unidentified male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that drove away from the scene. (4)

February 6, 2024 – Kyle – A Kyle woman was arrested and is facing a charge of intoxication manslaughter after a Friday night crash left one person dead, according to the City of Kyle.  Sonja Marinkovic, 45, was arrested by the Kyle Police Department following the crash shortly before midnight on the I-35 Southbound Frontage Road at Kohlers Crossing.   Police investigated the crash and found that a Mazda SUV, driven by Marinkovic, was driving at a high speed on wet roadways and hit the back of a Chevrolet passenger car, causing it to slide down a grassy median and end up on the shoulder of the frontage road.  The driver of the Chevrolet, identified by Kyle Police as Abdel Pastor, 45, was transported to Ascension Seton Hays where he was later pronounced dead.  According to Kyle Police, the driver of the gray Marinkovic displayed “multiple indicators of intoxication” and was arrested. (3)

January 31, 2024 – Kyle – A juvenile died Tuesday and another was apprehended by police after a chase that started in San Marcos and ended in the suspect vehicle crashing into a boulder in a rock quarry.  The San Marcos Police Department said officers started the chase early Tuesday morning after spotting a stolen Hyundai in San Marcos that was occupied by two juveniles from San Antonio. Officers tried to make a traffic stop but the driver fled south on Interstate 35, according to police. SMPD officers were helped by New Braunfels Police after crossing into New Braunfels city limits. The Hyundai eventually left the interstate and traveled down a gravel road and into a rock quarry in Comal County, then crashed into a boulder. The two occupants then got out of the car and ran, police said. The passenger ran toward an open quarry pit and died after falling about 70 feet. The driver of the car was apprehended by New Braunfels Police. (2)

January 23, 2024 – Manor – (1) Officials are investigating a fatal rollover crash that happened in Manor on Tuesday, where one person was possibly ejected, Austin-Travis County EMS said. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., Manor PD said it was helping the Travis County Sheriff’s Office in the 15600 block of North FM 973 with the crash.  Additionally, medics and the Travis County Emergency Services District 12 responded to the crash. One person was pronounced dead, medics said.  (1)