2025 Fatalities

Map of where Austin fatal crashes occurred in 2025

Fatality Crash 23
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case: 25-0960794
Time: 2:34 p.m.
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Location: Intersection of S. Capital TX HWY SB and Lost Creek Blvd.
Deceased: Mendi Leggett, White female, 3/11/1962

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 2:34 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between two vehicles in the intersection of S. Capital TX HWY SB and Lost Creek Blvd. One of the occupants of the second vehicle, later identified as Mendi Leggett, was pronounced deceased on the scene. Two other occupants from the second vehicle were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger of the first vehicle were not injured, the driver was not impaired, and both cooperated with the investigation.

Fatality Crash 22
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case: 25-0950102
Time: 1:24 a.m.
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Location: 1200 block N IH35 SB
Deceased: Unidentified person

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at approximately 1:24 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 1200 block of North IH35 SB. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were not injured, the driver was not impaired, and both cooperated with the investigation.

Fatality Crash 21
Single Vehicle

Case:  25-0900117
Time:  1:55 a.m.
Date:  March 31, 2025
Location:  8800 block of N. Capitol of Texas Hwy NB
Deceased:  Malachi J. Jensen, White male, 4/10/2007

On March 31, 2025, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to the 8800 block of N. Capitol of Texas Hwy NB for a single-vehicle crash. The driver was pronounced deceased on the scene. The passenger was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  (“We are deeply saddened to share that one of our seniors, Malachi Jensen, passed away this morning after a car accident. Malachi was always smiling around campus, was a friend to many and his sense of humor and kindness were amazing additions to our classrooms and our Anderson Trojan Football Team. His presence in our hallways, classrooms and athletic wing will be deeply missed. I know that our amazing Anderson community will extend care to everyone who is affected by this great loss. – email to parents from Anderson High School)

Fatality Crash 20
Vehicle vs Pedestrian (DWI Causing Death)

Case:  25-0811325
Date:  March 22, 2025
Time:  8:12 p.m.
Location:  8700 block of Menchaca Rd.
Deceased:  Unidentified male
Suspect (arrested):  Anissa Neicole Zapata, Hispanic female, 21 years of age

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, at approximately 8:12 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 8700 block of Menchaca Rd. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Anissa Zapata, was arrested for Accident Involving Death and Driving While Intoxicated.  These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.

Fatality Crash 19
Vehicle vs Vehicle vs wall

Case:  25-0791311
Date:  March 20, 2025
Time:  7:03 p.m.
Location:  Intersection of S. Lamar Boulevard SB and Gibson St.
Deceased:  Unidentified male

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 7:03 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a collision in the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard SB and Gibson Street. One vehicle collided with a second vehicle before crashing into a cement retaining wall. The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver and passengers in the second vehicle were not injured, remained on the scene, and cooperated with the investigation.

Fatality Crash 18
Motorcycle vs Vehicle

Case: 25-0771146
Time: 7:07 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Location: 1800 S Capital of Texas HWY NB
Deceased: Jordan Sam Ayasra, White male, 11/27/1987

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at approximately 7:07 p.m., (APD) Austin Police Department officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle in the 1800 block of S Capital of Texas HWY NB. The motorcycle rider, later identified as Jordan Sam Ayasra, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, was not impaired, remained on scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash 17
Motorcycle vs Vehicle

Case:  25-0751424
Time:  8:17 p.m.
Date:  March 16, 2025
Location:  Intersection of W Braker Ln and N Mopac Expwy SVRD NB
Deceased: Unidentified male

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 8:17 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to the intersection of W Braker Ln and N Mopac Expwy SVRD NB for a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver remained on-side and is cooperating with the investigation. The driver and passenger of the vehicle sustained minor injuries.

Fatality Crash 16
Vehicle vs Vehicle vs Patrol Vehicle

Case:                  25-0691544
Date:                  Monday, March 10, 2025
Time:                  9:58 p.m.
Location:          8900 block of N. Lamar Boulevard
Deceased:         Gracy Gomez Andres, Hispanic female, 10/20/2020

On Monday, March 10, 2025, at approximately 9:58 p.m., Austin Fire Department (AFD), Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS), and Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the 8900 block of N. Lamar Boulevard regarding a crash between three vehicles, one of which was an APD patrol vehicle.  A juvenile, later identified as Gracy Gomez Andres, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. An adult who was traveling with Gomez Andres was transported with non-life-threatening injuries, and an APD officer was transported with serious non-life-threatening injuries.  On Friday, March 14, 2025, Gracy Gomez Andres, was pronounced deceased.  Two people who were traveling in the third vehicle were not injured.  The preliminary investigation revealed that the APD officer was responding to a Disturbance Hot Shot call where the caller reported that someone was about to be shot. While responding, the officer had his lights and sirens activated and the civilian vehicle pulled out in front of him from a private drive.

Fatality Crash 15
Truck vs Multiple Vehicles (Intoxication Manslaughter)

Case:                               25-0721933
Date:                               March 13, 2025
Time:                              11:21 p.m.
Location:                        12900 N IH 35 SB
Victims (deceased):     Sergieo Lopez, Hispanic male, 12-02-93
Natalia Perez, Hispanic female, 5-27-99
Unidentified Juvenile female (pending positive ID)
Unidentified Juvenile male (pending positive ID)
Ma Concepcion Joaquin De Joaquin, Hispanic female, 3-28-46                            
Arrested:                      Solomun Weldekeal-Araya, Black male, 37 years of age

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 11:21 p.m. Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a collision in the 12900 block of N. IH 35 SB that involved 18 vehicles and 36 occupants. Traffic was mostly stopped when a tractor-trailer semi-truck failed to slow down and drove into the stopped vehicles at a high rate of speed. All occupants of a sedan and the passenger in a pickup truck were pronounced deceased on scene and resulted in five fatalities. A total of eleven other occupants were transported to local hospitals with minor to life-threatening injuries.  The driver of a Tractor-Trailer, Solomun, Weldekeal-Araya, was arrested and charged with five counts of Intoxication Manslaughter and two counts of Intoxication Assault. He is currently being held in the Travis County Jail.  This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 15th fatal crash of 2025, resulting in 19 fatalities. This investigation is ongoing.   These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.

Fatality Crash 14
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case: 25-0711240
Time: 6:03 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Location: 6800 block of E. US 290 Hwy EB
Deceased: Unidentified male

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 6:03 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the 6800 block of E. US 290 Hwy EB for a crash involving two vehicles. The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Fatality Crash 13
Vehicle vs Pickup Truck

Case: 25-0690214
Time: 4:36 a.m.
Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
Location: 8600 block of FM 969 Road
Deceased: Trynadei Kristen Thomas-Bailey, Black female, 11-13-1998

On Monday, March 10, 2025 at approximately 04:36 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the 8600 block of FM 969 Road for a crash involving a sedan and a pickup truck. The driver of the sedan, later identified as Trynadei Kristen Thomas-Bailey, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of pickup truck was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Fatality Crash 12
Vehicle vs Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:   25-0680186
Time:  3:08 a.m.
Date:  March 9, 2025
Location:  3800 Block of Airport Blvd.
Deceased:  Unidentified male

On March 9, 2025, at approximately 3:08 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash involving three vehicles in the 3800 block of Airport Boulevard. The driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead on the scene. The other drivers and passengers were taken to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Fatality Crash 11
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case:  25-0641284
Time:  7:05 p.m.
Date:  March 5, 2025
Location:  8800 Block S. Mopac Expwy NB
Deceased:  Unidentified male

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m. Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 8800 Block of S. Mopac Expwy NB. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both, the driver and passenger of the vehicle were uninjured. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash 10
Vehicle vs Firetruck

Case: 25-0630787
Date:  March 4, 2025
Time:  1:07 p.m.
Location:  Intersection of E SH71 EB and Presidential Blvd.
Deceased:  Unidentified female

On March 4, 2025, at approximately 1:07 p.m. Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a collision at the intersection of E SH71 EB and Presidential Blvd. involving a sedan and an Austin Fire Department (AFD) Engine. The fire engine was responding to an emergency incident, with its emergency lights and sirens activated, when it collided with a sedan at the intersection.  The four firetruck personnel were transported for evaluation and later released with minor injuries. Both the driver and passenger of the sedan were also taken to a local hospital, where the passenger was later pronounced deceased.
No criminal charges have been filed.

Fatality Crash #9
Single Motorcycle

Case: 25-0610363
Time: 4:16 a.m.
Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
Location: 8600 block of Research Blvd NB
Deceased: Vincent Wade Drum, Asian male, 04/24/1991

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 4:16 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to the 8600 block of Research Blvd Nb for a collision involving a single motorcycle. The motorcyclist, later identified as Vincent Wade Drum, was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #8
Vehicle vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case: 25-0521519
Date: February 21, 2025
Time: 11:15 p.m.
Location: Intersection of S. IH-35 SVRD NB and E. Ben White Blvd.
Deceased: Yoania Fernandez, Hispanic female, 12/23/2000

On Friday, February 21, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the intersection of S. IH-35 SVRD NB and E. Ben White Blvd. for a crash involving three vehicles. The driver of the first vehicle fled the scene. The driver of the second vehicle, later identified as Yoania Fernandez, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Ms. Fernandez was later pronounced deceased on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The driver of the third vehicle remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #7
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case: 25-0490379
Time: 8:52 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Location: 1900 block of E. Ben White Boulevard SVRD EB
Deceased: Isiah Turner, Black male, 12/23/1995

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at approximately 8:52 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 1900 block of East Ben White SVRD EB. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian, later identified as Isiah Turner, to a local hospital. Mr. Turner was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #6
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:  25-0461262
Date:  February 15, 2025
Time:  8:01 p.m.
Location:  4100 block of N IH-35 SRVD SB
Deceased:  Fiona J. Adams, White female, 7/5/2002

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 8:01 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a collision between a pick-up truck and a sedan in the 4100 block of N IH-35 SVRD SB. The driver of the sedan, who later was identified as Fiona J. Adams, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver and two passengers of the pick-up truck were not injured, remained on scene, and are cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #5
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case:  25-0310168
Time:  2:44 AM
Date:   January 31, 2025
Location: 13000 block of Pond Springs Rd.
Deceased:  Beth Wynne Dahl, White female, 09/18/1961

On Friday, January 31, 2025, at approximately 2:44 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in the 13000 block of Pond Springs Rd. The vehicle involved left the scene. The pedestrian, who later was identified as Beth Wynne, was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased on February 1, 2025.

Fatality Crash #4
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case: 25-0300264
Time: 5:51 a.m.
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Location: 11500 block of Jollyville Road
Deceased: Unidentified male

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, at approximately 5:51 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the 11500 block of Jollyville Road for a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #3
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case: 25-0270266
Time: 7:03 a.m.
Date: January 27, 2025
Location: Intersection of E. Parmer Lane and Samsung Blvd.
Deceased: Jarren T. Wallingsford, White male, 9/27/1977

On Friday, January 27, 2025, at approximately 7:03 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of E. Parmer Lane and Samsung Blvd. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the second vehicle sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

Fatality Crash #2
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case: 25-0261358
Time: 9:43 p.m.
Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Location: 10000 block of N. Lamar Boulevard SB
Deceased: Unidentified person

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, at approximately 9:43 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 10000 block of North Lamar Boulevard SB. The vehicle left the scene after hitting the pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The identities of the decedent, suspect vehicle and driver are unknown at this time.

Fatality Crash #1
Single Vehicle

Case: 25-0100064
Time: 12:59 a.m.
Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
Location: 11800 block Research Boulevard SVRD NB
Deceased: Anthony David Jones, Black male, 8/17/1988

On Friday, January 10, 2025, at approximately 12:58 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single vehicle crash in the 11800 block of Research Boulevard SVRD NB. The driver was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Greater Austin Area Fatal Crashes ————

April 14, 2025 – Travis County (11) — 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. Possibly a vehicle versus a pole.  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. (17)

April 10, 2025 – Travis County (10) —One person is dead after a reported motorcycle crash on State Highway 130 southbound in far northeast Austin Thursday night.  Austin-Travis County EMS said crews were called out to the scene at about 8:36 p.m. A 911 caller reported a “motorcycle collision” with one person being unconscious.  Medics at the scene pronounced the person dead. ATCEMS said to expect closures in the area, which is north of Highway 290, East Parmer Lane and Gilleland Creek.  The crash occurred in the 12800-13524 block of North State Highway 130 Southbound. (16)

March 25, 2025 – Round Rock —On Tuesday, the Round Rock Police Department identified a woman killed in a 10-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 on Monday. The crash also injured three others, according to police.  Police identified the person who died as 35-year-old Alex White of Fort Cavazos. She was pronounced dead at the scene.  Police responded to the multi-vehicle crash at I-35 near RM 620 around 11:40 a.m. The crash, also involved a dump truck, a vehicle driving northbound “made a sudden lane change,” and hit another vehicle, forcing “multiple drivers to take evasive action.”  “This chain reaction caused the dump truck to cross the concrete median and collide with southbound traffic,” police said.  Three people were to taken to to local hospitals with minor injuries, according to police. (15)

March 23, 2025 – Travis County (9) — Rollover Crash at 7501 E Parmer Ln at 12:50 am. #ATCEMSMedics have pronounced an adult patient deceased on scene following a reported rollover collision. (14)

March 23, 2025 – Travis County (8) —One person died after a crash in eastern Travis County that occurred shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. The collision was at the intersection of Arteny Cove and Gilbert Road, and involved a single motorcycle with one patient, according to ATCEMS.  Medics later pronounced the patient dead at the scene. (13)

March 18, 2025 – Kyle —A woman was arrested early Tuesday morning after a fatal crash on I-35 in Kyle, according to the Kyle Police Department.  The crash was on Southbound I-35 near Yarrington Road.  A ccording to police, Flavia Arzate Gomez, a 50-year-old woman from Austin, died in the crash, and Gabriella Saurette, 21, of San Marcos, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter.  Police said Gomez had pulled over on the shoulder to fix a tarp on her vehicle when Saurette struck her. Gomez was pronounced dead at the scene.   Kyle Police said officers “observed signs of impairment from Saurette,” and that she admitted to coming from Sixth Street in Austin and consuming alcohol before the crash. (12)

March 11, 2025 – Travis County (7) — One person is dead after a crash that was reported in southeast Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.  Shortly after 6 p.m., ATCEMS medics said on social media they responded to the 7000 block of Dee Gabriel Collins Road, which is near William Cannon Drive.   Medics said one adult person was pronounced dead on the scene, and another adult was reported as having minor injuries, with “transport being determined.” (11)

March 8, 2025 – Travis County (6) — One person died and another person was injured in a crash in southern Travis County on Saturday evening, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.   It happened in the 8300 block of FM 1625, the agency said. That’s south of U.S. Highway 183 near Sassman Road.  Medics pronounced one adult dead at the scene, ATCEMS said. Another patient was taken to the hospital with serious, but not expected to be life-threatening injuries. (10)

March 8, 2025 – Travis County (5) — A fatal traffic accident occurred late Friday night on SH 45 eastbound near FM 1625 in Travis County.  According to reports, the crash took place around 11:15 p.m. in the 8700 block of SH 45 E EB, affecting the area between the N Turnersville ramp and the FM 1625 ramp. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene to investigate the incident.  Officials have not yet released details on the number of vehicles involved or the identity of the individual who tragically lost their life. It remains unclear if other individuals sustained injuries in the crash. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal accident. (9)

February 28, 2025 – Liberty Hill — A man died Friday night after a four-vehicle crash in Liberty Hill that may have involved racing, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.  DPS troopers responded to the crash around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in the intersection of State Highway 29 and U.S. Highway 183. According to DPS, a black Ford F-250 was traveling eastbound on SH 29 approaching US 183 when it hit a blue Ford F-250 in the intersection of the two highways. The blue F-250 then hit a black Ford F-150. DPS said a white Dodge Ram 2500 was also involved in the crash.  DPS identified Brandon Thomas Rogers, 33, as the driver of the blue Ford F-250. He was pronounced dead on the scene.  DPS said racing may have been a contributing factor to the crash but did not have any other details. (8)

February 20, 2025 – Lakeway (4) — One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Lakeway Thursday night, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.  According to the Lakeway Police Department, the pedestrian was a woman.  ATCEMS medics said on social media around 7:30 p.m. that it responded to the crash at 400 N. Farm-to-Market Road 620, which is near Lexus of Lakeway. The Lake Travis Fire Department also responded to the crash, medics said.  Shortly before 8 p.m., medics said one person was pronounced dead on the scene. (7)

February 15, 2025 – Cedar Park — Police believe excessive speeds and possible racing led to a crash where one person died Saturday night in Cedar Park.  The Cedar Park Police Department said the crash happened just before midnight Saturday on 183A Toll near Scottsdale Drive.   One vehicle was driving southbound at about 100 miles per hour when a second vehicle tried to pass it at about 140 miles per hour. Police said the second vehicle lost control and hit a guard rail.  Jacob Langford, 19, died at the scene, police said. (6)

February 13, 2025 – Leander — A 69-year-old man is dead after he was allegedly run over by his own vehicle Thursday morning at a convenience store, the city of Leander said.  Around 6:30 a.m., the Leander Police Department said it received a report of the incident at a convenience store in the 11000 block of 183A Toll in Leander.  When officers arrived on the scene, they “removed the man from underneath the vehicle.” The Leander Fire Department and Williamson County EMS also responded to the scene and performed life-saving measures on the man, who the city said was from Andice. He was pronounced dead at 6:50 a.m.  It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, but police said “the vehicle struck a gas pump and pillar.” That is when the man “fell out of the vehicle and partially run over.” (5)

February 12, 2025 – Travis County (3) — One person is dead after a reported vehicle rescue Wednesday afternoon in southeast Austin.   ATCEMS said the incident happened on southbound U.S. Highway 183 near McKenzie Road, which is just southwest of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.   An adult was pronounced dead after resuscitative efforts. Other people at the scene were evaluated for minor injuries, ATCEMS said.  (4)

January 7, 2025 – Round Rock — A man died Tuesday night after having a standoff with Round Rock Police and the SWAT team after he crashed his vehicle and shot at officers, according to the police chief.  The Round Rock Police Department said on X Tuesday night that police were actively investigating an officer-involved shooting at southbound Interstate 35 near Westinghouse Road.  Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said in a press conference overnight that the incident started as a response to a 911 call that came in around 9:40 p.m. about a single-vehicle accident involving a vehicle that went off-road into a field near Texas Crushed Stone.  The SWAT team was called to the scene and when they arrived and approached the tree line, there was a “confrontation” between the man and an officer, and the officer fired a round at him, Banks said.  RRPD said the man sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene. On Friday, police identified him as Adam MacLean, 50, of Round Rock. (3)

January 1, 2025 – Travis County (2) —  On Wednesday morning, a tragic traffic crash on Pearce Lane claimed the life of a person and left 2 others seriously hurt. According to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS), the deadly collision happened around 1 a.m. on the 1300 block of Pearce Lane.   Austin Travis County EMS, three people were involved in the major collision and CPR was in progress on one person. Travis County Fire Rescue also responded to the crash. After resuscitative efforts were attempted, one person was eventually pronounced deceased on the scene of the crash around 2:30 a.m. (2)