Traffic Fatality in the 1500 block of East SH 71 WB

Case: 26-2870283

Time: 5:55 a.m.

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Location: 1500 block of East SH 71 WB

Deceased: Unidentified male

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 5:55 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 1500 block of East SH 71 WB. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver remained on scene, was not found to be impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.

This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 68th fatal crash of 2026, resulting in 69 fatalities. On the date of this crash in 2025, 77 fatal crashes resulted in 81 deaths.

These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.

Anyone with information should contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or call (512) 472-8477