Traffic Fatality in the 2100 block of S. Mopac Expy NB

Case: 26-3061555
 
Time: 9:43 p.m.
 
Date: Monday, November 2, 2026  
 
Location: 2100 block of S. Mopac Expy NB
 
Deceased: Kristopher Emmanuel Soto, Hispanic male, 05/19/2010

Arrested: Joseph Isaiah Miller, White male, 18 years of age

On Monday, November 2, 2026, at 9:43 p.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a crash involving two motor vehicles in the 2100 block of South Mopac Expressway northbound.

The driver of one of the vehicles, identified as 18-year-old Joseph Isaiah Miller, was transported to a local hospital for treatment, where he currently remains. The passenger, identified as Kristopher Emmanuel Soto, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and later released.

APD Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) responded to the scene and determined Miller was intoxicated while driving. He was arrested and charged with Intoxication Manslaughter.

This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 78th fatal crash of 2026, resulting in 80 fatalities. On the date of this crash in 2025, 81 fatal crashes resulted in 85 deaths.

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

Anyone with any 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.