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August 18, 2025

Traffic Fatality in the 3400 block of N IH 35 SB

City of Austin

For Immediate Release

Release Date:

August 18, 2025

Contact:

APD Public Information Office
512-974-5017

Case:   25-2280031

Date:  Saturday, August 16, 2025
 
Time:  12:14 a.m.

Location:  3400 block of N IH 35 SB
 
Deceased:  Unidentified person
 
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 12:14 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a sedan and a semi-trailer truck in the 3400 block of N IH 35 SB lower deck. The driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene.

This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 62nd fatal crash of 2025, resulting in 66 fatalities. On the date of this crash in 2024, 56 fatal crashes resulted in 60 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 calling 512-472-8477.