Austin Police Investigating 10th Fatal Crash of the Year

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The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 10th traffic fatality of the year, which occurred in the 10400 block of South I-35 early Tuesday morning. The driver remained at the scene, was not impaired, and cooperated with the investigation. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene.

Why it matters

Traffic fatalities are a major public safety concern in Austin, with the city already seeing 10 such incidents in 2026, compared to only 5 at the same point in 2025. This latest crash highlights the ongoing need for improved road safety measures and traffic enforcement.

The details

According to a city press release, police responded to a call about a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at 3:55 a.m. on Feb. 10. The driver remained at the scene, was not impaired, and cooperated with the investigation. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on scene.

• The crash occurred in the 10400 block of South I-35 early Tuesday morning (February 10, 2026).
• This is Austin's 10th fatal crash of the year.

What’s next

The assessment of the fatal crash is still pending, and anyone with additional information about the incident should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111.