UPDATE: Traffic Fatality in the block of 900 E Koenig Lane

Case: 26-0050101

Date: January 5, 2026

Time: 2:02 a.m.

Location: 900 E Koenig Lane

Deceased: Donna Michelle Hanson, White female, 7/26/1965

Austin Police (APD) detectives are requesting the community's help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 2:02 a.m. APD officers responded to a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 900 block of E Koenig. The pedestrian was later identified as Donna Michelle Hanson, who was pronounced deceased on scene.

The suspect vehicle fled the scene, leaving behind several car parts consistent with a 1998-2000 BMW 323. A witness describes the vehicle as dark in color and indicates it was last seen traveling eastbound on Koenig Lane.

Suspect Vehicle Description:

- Model: 1998-2000 BMW 323
- Color: Dark
- Possible collision damage to the left side
- Left headlight/signal light may be broken or taped

Below are stock images resembling the suspect vehicle:

Anyone with information about this vehicle or the incident should contact Detective Matthew Gil at (512) 974-4969. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. Please reference case number 26-0050101 when providing information.


ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE

Case: 26-0050101

Date: January 5, 2026

Time: 2:02 a.m.

Location: 900 E Koenig Lane

Deceased: Unidentified Female

On Monday, January 5, at 2:02 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 900 block of E Koenig Lane. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) responded to perform life-saving measures on the pedestrian, who was pronounced deceased on scene. The vehicle involved in the incident fled the area.

This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 3rd fatal crash of 2026, resulting in 3 fatalities. On the date of this crash in 2025, there were no fatal crashes reported.

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.