5 people die in Austin traffic in July
At least 63 people have died so far this year as a result of being injured in Austin traffic, but that death toll is six fewer than the total reported during the same months in 2021, the city’s worst year…
Accidents News and Updates
4 riding in golf cart killed in crash; driver accused of being intoxicated
Four people (including two juveniles) riding in a golf cart were killed by an allegedly intoxicated man driving an SUV ran a stop sign at an intersection in Southeast Texas, police said. Miguel Espinoza, 45, has been charged with four…
Pedestrian, motorcycle fatalities outpace 2021
Pedestrians and motorcyclists died at much higher rates in Austin traffic than automobile drivers in the first half of 2022, with police investigators blaming the uptick on more people speeding and fewer patrol officers handing out tickets. Austin in the…
Accidents around Austin
Bicyclist killed after struck on Texas 71 in Travis County A bicyclist was killed after being struck in traffic early Monday near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin-Travis County EMS medics said. Medics responded at 5:50 a.m. to the westbound lanes of…
Accidents Around Austin
2 injured in FM 973 crash in Travis County Two people were taken to the hospital Wednesday after a collision in eastern Travis County on FM 973 North, Austin-Travis County EMS medics reported. Medics responded around 2:35 p.m. to reports…
4 People Killed in 2 Crashes in Austin
Four people were killed early Friday after two separate crashes in the Austin area, Austin-Travis County EMS medics said. The first crash happened just after midnight in South Austin. Medics and Austin police responded at 12:43 a.m. to the 13400…
Man arrested in Bastrop for 2019 crash that left teen dead
Julien White was arrested last week and charged with intoxicated manslaughter for the 2019 death of Francisco Sanchez Jr., who was a senior at Bastrop High School when he was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle driven by White…
Weekend accidents
Pedestrian fatally hit by vehicle in North Austin A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in North Austin early Friday, Austin-Travis County EMS medics said. Medics responded to the 11800 block of Interstate 35 at 4:33 a.m. after…
Around town
Jogger fatally hit by vehicle in Travis County A jogger was hit and killed by a vehicle in western Travis County early Wednesday, Austin-Travis County EMS medics said. Medics responded to the intersection of Bee Cave Parkway and RM 620…