2026 Fatalities

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

Map of where Austin fatal crashes occurred in 2026

Fatality Crash 12
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case:  26-0450311
Time:  4:18 a.m.
Date:  Saturday, February 14, 2026
Location:  13200 block of S. IH-35 SVRD SB
Deceased:  Xochitl Garcia Ramos, Hispanic female, 05/13/2003

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 4:18 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to the 13200 block of S. IH-35 SVRD SB for a collision between a motor vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle. One of the drivers, identified as Xochitl Garcia Ramos, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the second vehicle remained on the scene, was not impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash 11
Vehicle vs Vehicle

Case: 26-0420320
Time: 7:06 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Location: Intersection of Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway
Deceased: Daisy Josephine Nuncio, White female, 11/14/1988

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7:06 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to the intersection of Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway for a collision between two motor vehicles. One of the drivers, identified as Daisy Josephine Nuncio, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver and passengers of the second vehicle were transported to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries. The driver was not impaired and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash 10
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case: 26-0410195
Time: 3:55 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Location: 10400 block of S IH-35 SB
Pedestrian: David Rodriguez, White male, 11/23/1980

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 3:55 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a crash that involved a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 10400 block of S IH-35 proper southbound. The driver remained on scene, was not impaired, and cooperated with the investigation. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash 9
Single Motorcycle

Case: 26-0391219
Time: 8:11 p.m.
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Location: E Parmer Ln and Old HWY 20
Deceased: Javan O Jackson, Black male, 07/18/2005

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 8:11 p.m., a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was in pursuit of a motorcycle on E HWY 290, traveling eastbound. During the pursuit, the trooper lost sight of the motorcycle, and the pursuit was terminated. Shortly after, it was learned that the motorcycle was involved in a crash in the intersection of E Parmer Ln and Old HWY 20. The motorcycle rider, later identified as Javan O Jackson, was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash 8
Vehicle vs Trailer

Case: 26-0340326
Time: 7:50 a.m.
Date: February 3, 2026
Location: 1315 Mearns Meadow Boulevard
Deceased: Ezequiel Diaz Lopez, White male, 10/2/1966

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 7:50 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to 1315 Mearns Meadow Boulevard for a motor vehicle collision. When officers arrived, they observed that a van collided with a parked trailer, located on the west curb line. The driver was the sole occupant in the van, was transported to the hospital, and later pronounced deceased. The individual has been identified as Ezequiel Diaz Lopez.

Fatality Crash 7
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case: 26-0330740
Time: 2:16 p.m.
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Location: 1100 block of Bastrop Highway NB
Deceased: Juan Santos Castro, Hispanic male, 10/01/1950

On Monday, February 2, 2026, at approximately 2:16 p.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a crash that involved a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in the 1100 block of Bastrop Highway in the northbound lanes. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services also responded to the scene and attempted life-saving measures. The pedestrian, later identified as Juan Santos Castro, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver remained on scene, was not impaired, and cooperated with the investigation.

Fatality Crash 6
Pedestrian vs Vehicle (Hit and Run)

Case: 26-0310198
Time: 2:48 a.m.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Location: N. IH 35 SVRD SB and E. 6th Street
Deceased: Aaron William Johnson, White male, 01/05/1987

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at approximately 2:48 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a crash that involved a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in the intersection of North IH 35 service road southbound and East 6th Street. The suspect vehicle left the scene after the crash. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) also responded to the scene and attempted life saving measures. The pedestrian, later identified as Aaron William Johnson, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Fatality Crash 5
Motorcycle vs Vehicle

Case: 26-0261152
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 7:31 p.m.
Location: Intersection of North IH 35 SB SVRD and 38 ½ Street.
Deceased: Unidentified male

On January 26, 2026, at approximately 7:31 p.m. Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a collision between a motor vehicle and a motorcycle at the intersection of North IH 35 SB SVRD and 38 ½ Street. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Fatality Crash 4
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case: 26-0180270
Time: 3:42 a.m.
Date: January 18, 2026
Location: 8000 N IH 35 SVRD SB
Deceased: Unidentified man

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 3:42 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle in the 8000 block of N IH-35 service road southbound. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Fatality Crash 3
Pedestrian vs Vehicle

Case: 26-0050101
Date: January 5, 2026
Time: 2:02 a.m.
Location: 900 E Koenig Lane
Deceased: Donna Michelle Hanson, White female, 7/26/1965

On Monday, January 5, at 2:02 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 900 block of E Koenig Lane. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) responded to perform life-saving measures on the pedestrian, who was pronounced deceased on scene. The vehicle involved in the incident fled the area.   Austin Police (APD) detectives are requesting the community’s help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 2:02 a.m. APD officers responded to a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 900 block of E Koenig. The pedestrian was later identified as Donna Michelle Hanson, who was pronounced deceased on scene.   The suspect vehicle fled the scene, leaving behind several car parts consistent with a 1998-2000 BMW 323. A witness describes the vehicle as dark in color and indicates it was last seen traveling eastbound on Koenig Lane.

Fatality Crash 2
Single Vehicle

Case: 260040155
Time: 2:20 a.m.
Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
Location: 600 E Koenig Lane
Deceased: Trent Michael Ulloa, White male, 08/29/2002

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 2:20 a.m., Austin Police (APD) dispatch was notified of a single vehicle collision in the 600 block of E Koenig Lane. The driver was the only occupant in the vehicle. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) responded to the scene to attempt life saving measures on the driver, later identified as Trent Michael Ulloa.  Mr. Ulloa was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash 1
Single Vehicle

Case: 26-0010795
Time: 9:26 a.m.
Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Location: 2400 block W Ben White Blvd SVRD WB
Deceased: Nickolas Paul Marchioni, White male, 02/27/1982

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 9:26 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a for a single-vehicle crash in the 2400 block of W Ben White Blvd SVRD WB. The driver of a pickup truck that was pulling a trailer was the only occupant in the vehicle. The Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) also responded to the scene to attempt life saving measures on the driver. The driver, later identified as Nickolas Paul Marchioni, was transported to South Austin Hospital and was pronounced deceased.

Greater Austin Area Fatal Crashes ————

February 6, 2026 – Travis County — The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that shut down FM 1431 in Lago Vista on Friday evening.  The Lago Vista Police Department posted about the crash on social media just after 5:30 p.m. The department said lanes in both directions of FM 1431 are shut down near Tessera Parkway

January 23, 2026 – Pflugerville — One person is dead after a crash early Friday morning in Pflugerville.  According to responders, the collision happened shortly after midnight Friday near FM 685 and East Pflugerville Parkway, roughly two miles away from Typhoon Texas Waterpark Austin. Officers said the victim died on scene, but their identity has not been made public.  Two other people were transported to a hospital, where they are expected to recover without serious injuries.  No arrests have been made, and it’s unclear exactly what led up to the crash.

January 12, 2026 – Pflugerville — The Pflugerville Police Department said Tuesday that one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash around 11 p.m. Monday.  According to the department, officers responded to reports of a crash at the intersection of FM 685 and East Pfennig Lane. Responders found an unconscious “elderly female” with serious injuries in one of the vehicles. They attempted CPR to resuscitate her, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, Pflugerville Police said.   The other vehicle’s driver was brought to Round Rock Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

January 9, 2026 – Mustang Ridge — One person died Friday night after a vehicle reportedly “spun out and flew off” northbound Highway 183, according to the Mustang Ridge Police Department.  Police received multiple calls about the crash in the 12000 block of northbound Highway 183, the department said around 8 p.m. Officers responded to the scene.

January 7, 2026 – Buda — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said one person was killed in a head-on crash in Buda on Wednesday morning.  According to DPS, a car traveling eastbound on FM 2001 crossed the center line and struck another car head-on.   The driver of the second car was not injured. DPS said the driver of the car going eastbound was declared dead on scene. Authorities are not naming the victim until the next of kin is notified.   DPS said its troopers responded to the crash around 7:30 a.m.

January 1, 2026 – Williamson County — DPS was investigating a fatal crash that occurred Jan. 1, 2026 near the westbound lanes of State Highway 45 and the O’Connor Drive exit, DPS said.