Two Fatal Traffic Crashes Investigated in Austin

The incidents occurred early Friday morning, marking the city's 17th and 18th traffic fatalities of 2026.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:35am

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The Austin Police Department is investigating two separate fatal traffic crashes that occurred in the early hours of Friday, March 27, 2026. The first incident involved a motorcycle leaving the roadway, resulting in the death of 27-year-old Evan Sedall. The second crash involved a motor vehicle colliding with a pedestrian, leaving the pedestrian dead at the scene. Both incidents are being investigated as the city's 17th and 18th traffic fatalities of the year.

Why it matters

Traffic fatalities are a major concern in Austin, with the city already seeing 18 such incidents in 2026. These latest crashes highlight the ongoing need for improved road safety measures and awareness to protect both drivers and pedestrians.

The details

In the first incident, police responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in the 2600 block of W. Slaughter Ln. at 3:03 a.m. The motorcycle rider, 27-year-old Evan Sedall, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second crash occurred at 3:58 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the 13300 block of N. U.S. Highway 183, where a motor vehicle collided with a pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver of the vehicle remained and cooperated with the investigation.

  • The first incident occurred at 3:03 a.m. on March 27, 2026.
  • The second incident occurred at 3:58 a.m. on March 27, 2026.

The players

Evan Sedall

A 27-year-old motorcycle rider who was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Austin.

Austin Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the two fatal traffic crashes in Austin.

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What’s next

The investigations into both fatal crashes are still ongoing, and the Austin Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact the Vehicular Homicide Unit or submit anonymous tips through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program.

The takeaway

These tragic incidents underscore the importance of road safety and the need for continued efforts to reduce traffic fatalities in Austin. As the investigations progress, the community will be watching closely for any updates or changes to the fatality information.