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Recent fatal and non-fatal auto accident Reports in and around Austin

• Crash Alert: 5 hurt in 2-car crash on TX-71 in Bee Cave (4/17/2025) - BEE CAVE, TX – Five people went to the hospital Thursday following a two-vehicle collision along the highway in Bee Cave. According to KVUE, the accident happened prior to 7 a.m. on the westbound side of TX-71 east of Cueva Drive. This is just northwest of Bee Cave Elementary School. It’s not yet clear what
• Crash Alert: Moped rider killed in crash on Pleasant Valley (4/16/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – One person sustained fatal injuries Tuesday in a crash involving a moped and a passenger vehicle in east Austin, reports KVUE abc. The accident happened around 6 p.m. along the North Pleasant Valley Road over the Colorado River, also known as Town Lake. Police haven’t yet determined the cause of the collision.
• Crash Alert: Head-on crash near Mount Bonnell hurts 3 (4/15/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A wrong-way crash seriously injured three people in northwest Austin on Monday evening, reports Fox 7 Austin. The accident happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Mount Bonnell Road between Covert Park and Waters Edge Drive. This is just east of the Colorado River and northwest of the Balcones Park neighborhood. Austin Police
• Crash Alert: 2-car crash on TX-29 kills off-duty firefighter (4/14/2025) - GEORGETOWN, TX – A two-vehicle accident along the highway on the west side of Georgetown killed an off-duty firefighter on Friday, reports CBS Austin. The collision occurred shortly after 9 a.m. on TX-29 just west of Wolf Ranch Parkway. This is just northwest of Wolf Ranch Town Center and southwest of Family Emergency Room at
• Crash Alert: Toxicology released for truck driver in I-35 fatality crash (4/11/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – Officials have released new evidence pertaining to the 18-vehicle pile-up that killed five people last month in North Austin. According KXAN, the toxicology results for Solomun Weldekeal-Araya, the truck driver that caused the crash, indicate that he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol when the wreck occurred. Austin Police
• Crash Alert: 1 killed, 1 arrested in hit-and-run on Ronald Reagan (4/10/2025) - WILLIAMSON CO., TX – A 65-year-old Georgetown woman died early last month when debris from another vehicle struck her windshield. According to Fox 7 Austin, the incident occurred on Tuesday, March 4th, along Ronald Reagan Boulevard on the northern outskirts of Georgetown. Police say that the camper shell on a truck became detached and fell
• Crash Alert: Temple man struck by train, killed in Belton (4/9/2025) - BELTON, TX – A 37-year-old Temple man died Tuesday when a train struck him in central Bell County, reports KCENTV 6 News. Emergency teams responded to the train tracks in the area of Waco Road and East 10th Avenue in Belton sometime before 3 p.m. This is about an hour northeast of Austin. Police say
• Crash Alert: Major crash on I-35 SB at FM 972 closes roads (4/8/2025) - GEORGETOWN, TX – Motorists likely encountered substantial delays Monday night after a crash along the interstate in central Williamson County. According to KXAN, the incident occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. on the southbound side of I-35 at FM 972 in Georgetown. This is about 28 miles north of Austin. Police haven’t yet specified the cause
• Crash Alert: APD responds to fatality crash at Lost Creek and 360 (4/7/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – Austin police are currently investigating a crash that killed one person and hurt two others Sunday near Westlake. According to Fox 7 Austin, the accident occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m., just west of TX-360 on Lost Creek Boulevard. This is northwest of both Forest Trail Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School.
• Crash Alert: 1 injured in 6-car crash at 183A and 2243 (4/4/2025) - LEANDER, TX – Authorities are reporting critical injuries in connection to a multi-vehicle collision that happened in Leander Friday morning. According to CBS Austin, emergency teams reported to the southbound frontage road of 183A at RM 2243 around 9 a.m. to assist with a major accident. Police haven’t shared any details about the wreck except
• Crash Alert: Kids airlifted after 3-car crash in North Zulch (4/3/2025) - NORTH ZULCH, TX – Two small children were hurt Wednesday in a multi-vehicle crash in west-central Madison County, reports KBTX 3. The accident happened around 10:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 21 and Highway 39 in the city of North Zulch. This is just north of College Station and about 120 miles northeast of
• Crash Alert: Semi crash on TX-36 near FM 340 kills 3 (4/2/2025) - MILAM CO., TX – Emergency teams confirmed three fatalities and one injury Monday night after a multi-vehicle crash in Milam County, reports KCENTV 6.  The accident happened around 4:40 p.m., south of Milano and near TX-36 and FM 340. This is just over an hour northeast of Austin. The preliminary investigation indicates that the driver
• Crash Alert: 1 killed, 1 hurt in wrong-way crash on TX-46 in Seguin (3/31/2025) - SEGUIN, TX – One person died, and another sustained injuries last Sunday in a wrong-way collision in central Guadalupe County. According to Seguin Today, the accident happened around 5:15 a.m. on Highway 46 just south of Link Road in the city of Seguin. This is about 52 miles south of Austin. Police say that for
• Crash Alert: Pedestrian killed in crash on MoPac SB near Parmer (3/28/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – One person died Friday morning in an auto-pedestrian crash along the freeway in north Austin, reports CBS Austin. The accident occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. on the southbound side of Mopac Expressway near West Parmer Lane. This is just north of HEB and east of Balcones Youth Sports. Police haven’t yet determined
• Crash Alert: Drunk driver strikes, kills woman on I-35 in Kyle (3/27/2025) - KYLE, TX – A drunk driver struck and fatally injured an Austin woman early last Tuesday along the interstate in south Kyle, reports KVUE. Emergency teams responded to the southbound shoulder of I-35 near Yarrington Road around 2 a.m. This is just northeast of Five Mile Dam Park. Police say that a southbound vehicle driven
• Crash Alert: 1 killed, 3 hurt in 10-car crash on I-35 near 620 (3/26/2025) - ROUND ROCK, TX – A 35-year-old woman died late Monday morning in a chain-reaction crash along the interstate in Round Rock. According to CBS Austin, the accident happened shortly after 11:30 a.m. on the northbound side of I-35 near RM 620, which is just southwest of CD Fulkes Middle School. Police say the incident involved
• Crash Alert: 1 killed, 1 arrested in S Austin auto-ped crash (3/25/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A man died Saturday evening when a vehicle struck him along a major roadway in south-central Austin, reports KVUE. The incident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. near the intersection of Menchaca Road and Davis Lane, which is near the Davis Hill Estates and Waterloo neighborhoods. Police say that 21-year-old Anissa Zapata was
• Crash Alert: Rollover on E Parmer near Bellingham kills 1 (3/24/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A fatality has been reported in connection to a crash that happened Sunday along a major roadway in northeast Austin. According to CBS Austin, the incident occurred shortly before 1 a.m. on East Parmer Lane between Bellingham Drive and TX-130. This is just west of Manor. Police haven’t yet disclosed the cause
• Crash Alert: 3-car crash involving APD cruiser claims child (3/21/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A 4-year-old girl died last Friday from injuries sustained earlier this month in a crash involving an APD cruiser. According to KVUE and the City of Austin the accident happened on Monday, March 10th, just before 10 p.m. on North Lamar Boulevard north of Payton Gin Road. This is near the Aubry
• Crash Alert: College Station auto-pedestrian crash claims 1 (3/21/2025) - COLLEGE STATION, TX – Emergency teams responded to a fatal pedestrian accident Wednesday night in College Station, reports KCEN 6 News. The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m., just south of campus, at Wellborn Road and Fidelity Street. This is east of the Penberthy Rec Sports Complex. The preliminary investigation suggests that a pedestrian ran in
• Austin’s Best Auto Body Shops: I Was In An Accident! (3/20/2025) - Driving in Central Texas can be unpredictable. From heavy traffic congestion in Austin to winding Hill Country roads, accidents can happen when you least expect them.  Whether it’s a minor fender-bender or a more serious collision, dealing with vehicle damage is stressful. That’s why finding a trusted, reliable auto body shop is so important. Quality
• Crash Alert: 1 injured in APD pursuit, crash near Mopac and TX-360 (3/19/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – An Austin Police officer sustained injuries Tuesday when a pursuit culminated in a crash in northwest Austin. According to KXAN, the accident happened on the northbound side of the service road for Mopac near the intersection with North Capital of Texas Highway. Police say they pursued a vehicle after receiving reports of
• Crash Alert: APD names victims in last week’s 18-vehicle crash (3/18/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – APD has disclosed the names of three of the people that died last Thursday in an 18-vehicle crash caused by an impaired driver. According to KXAN, the accident happened at night between Parmer and Howard Lanes on I-35. This is in the Parmer Center area. APD has named Ma Concepcion Joaquin De
• Crash Alert: 2-vehicle crash at Whitestone and Lakeline kills 1 (3/17/2025) - CEDAR PARK, TX – Officials are reporting a fatality in connection to a motorcycle accident that happened Saturday in Cedar Park. According to CBS Austin, the wreck occurred around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Whitestone and Lakeline Boulevards. This is just south of William T. Laws Jr. Park. Police haven’t commented on the cause
• Get the Best Lawyer for Your Car Accident Case (3/17/2025) - If you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s crucial to consult with an Austin, TX-based attorney to ensure your legal rights are protected. A knowledgeable lawyer can help represent your case, evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, and guide you through the often-complex process of seeking compensation. There Are A Lot of Austin Car Accident
• Crash Alert: 5 killed in 17-vehicle DUI crash on I-35 near Parmer (3/14/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – A man has been arrested in connection to a north Austin crash that killed five people and injured several others on Thursday. According to KXAN, the accident happened shortly before 11:30 p.m. on I-35 near Parmer Lane. This is near the Tech Ridge and Scofield Farms neighborhoods. Police say that 37-year-old Solomun
• 5 dead after 17-vehicle crash in North Austin-Truck Driver arrested (3/14/2025) - AUSTIN, Texas — 5 people are dead after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck late Thursday night in North Austin, according to the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS). Crews initially responded to a call about a traffic incident around 11:23 p.m. around the 3100 block of Interstate 35 heading southbound near Parmer Lane, according
• Crash Alert: Fatality reported in crash on US-290 near Berkman (3/13/2025) - AUSTIN, TX – At least one person died Wednesday night in a major accident along the highway in east-central Austin, reports KVUE. The collision occurred shortly prior to 7 p.m. on US-290 between I-35 and Berkman Drive. This is in the Coronado Hills neighborhood. Police haven’t disclosed the cause of the crash, the number of
• Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Austin (3/13/2025) - Common causes of car accidents ***2025 update: The Six Most Common Causes of Collisions in Austin: What Accident Victims Need to Know*** Despite many advancements in vehicle safety, 4,481 Texans died in 2022 as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Some of the most common causes of car accidents here in Austin include: Driver Fatigue
• But I Wasn’t Driving! (3/13/2025) - Someone Else Was Driving My Car And Got Into An Accident! If someone has an accident while driving your car, the responsibility and liability will depend on who caused the accident. It will also depend on the terms of your auto insurance policy. You need to understand who’s covered—and who isn’t—on your car insurance policy. 

Recent car accident articles from Funk & Associates in Austin, Texas

• Austin’s Best Auto Body Shops: I Was In An Accident! (3/20/2025) - Driving in Central Texas can be unpredictable. From heavy traffic congestion in Austin to winding Hill Country roads, accidents can happen when you least expect them.  Whether it’s a minor fender-bender or a more serious collision, dealing with vehicle damage is stressful. That’s why finding a trusted, reliable auto body shop is so important. Quality
• How are car accidents in Austin impacted by the rain? (3/13/2025) - How are car accidents in Austin impacted by the rain? As I write this blog, a severe rain storm is heading toward Austin. This storm carries with it much needed rain for our drought stricken area, the risk of flash floods, and also the increased risk of being involved in a car accident.   Of the
• Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Austin (3/13/2025) - Common causes of car accidents ***2025 update: The Six Most Common Causes of Collisions in Austin: What Accident Victims Need to Know*** Despite many advancements in vehicle safety, 4,481 Texans died in 2022 as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Some of the most common causes of car accidents here in Austin include: Driver Fatigue
• But I Wasn’t Driving! (3/13/2025) - Someone Else Was Driving My Car And Got Into An Accident! If someone has an accident while driving your car, the responsibility and liability will depend on who caused the accident. It will also depend on the terms of your auto insurance policy. You need to understand who’s covered—and who isn’t—on your car insurance policy. 
• What To Expect In A Bodily Injury Settlement With Progressive Insurance (11/6/2024) - Progressive Insurance is an incredibly popular car insurance company here in Central Texas.  Progressive has grown into America’s third largest insurance carrier and the largest overall commercial auto insurer.  And in the insurance world, size means strength. When a car accident victim in Austin has to negotiate with Progressive to get fairly compensated for injuries
• Austin, Texas Abogados (11/1/2024) - Austin, TX Abogados de Lesiones Personales No es ningún secreto que Austin Texas es uno de los mejores lugares en donde vivir. Austin tiene mucho que hacer. Puede ir a correr en el parque o tomar una copa en uno de los mejores bares de la ciudad. Esto, en mi opinión, hizo que la población
• The Most Dangerous Intersections in Austin (And What We’re Doing About Them!) (10/9/2024) - Most Dangerous Intersections in Austin? Sources: Austin Police Department, Austin Public Information office, Sept. 2023. And remember: The best injury lawyer Austin has to offer is a phone call away!   Austin, Texas is a wonderful city for both visitors and residents.  However, the increasing number of vehicles on our roads means we now have
• Pedestrian/Car Accidents in Austin (9/27/2024) - Throughout my career as an attorney in Austin, I am seeing more and more pedestrian/car accidents in Austin.  This could be linked to our ever growing city or the fact that our city promotes a healthy lifestyle and more pedestrians are willing to take advantage of that. From the shops on SoCo, to our fun
• Car accidents in rural areas (8/28/2024) - Fatal Car Accidents In Rural Texas Throughout my career I have noticed a disturbing trend in the amount of fatality car accidents in rural areas of Central Texas. Here are some interesting statistics about fatal automobile accidents in rural areas of the US within the last five years: For more detailed information, you can visit
• Insurance Confusion Got You Wrecked? (3/12/2024) - Ask An Austin Car Wreck Lawyer As an Austin car wreck lawyer I am often asked which insurance coverages apply in an auto accident. The answer varies based on the facts of the collision; however, three of the most common types of coverage available after an accident are: Bodily injury liability coverage may be recovered