Driver dies after chasing and rear-ending girlfriend on I-10, crashes into 3rd vehicle: DPS
The boyfriend was pronounced dead at the scene. The girlfriend was not injured. The driver of the SUV suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive.
The boyfriend was pronounced dead at the scene. The girlfriend was not injured. The driver of the SUV suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive.
APD investigating two fatal auto-ped crashes in North Austin
These crashes are Austin’s 107th and 108th fatal crashes of 2021, resulting in 117 fatalities for the year.
These crashes are Austin’s 107th and 108th fatal crashes of 2021, resulting in 117 fatalities for the year.
Calls for leniency grow for trucker sentenced to 110 years in deadly Colorado highway crash
An online petition has gathered millions of signatures calling for leniency for a 26-year-old truck driver who was sentenced to 110 years in prison for vehicular homicide in an explosive accident at the base of a Colorado mountain highway that killed four people in 2019.
An online petition has gathered millions of signatures calling for leniency for a 26-year-old truck driver who was sentenced to 110 years in prison for vehicular homicide in an explosive accident at the base of a Colorado mountain highway that killed four people in 2019.
'Tesla Road' signs go up ahead of hearings to discuss name change
Technically, Tesla Road doesn’t exist just yet. The road is still named Harold Green Road and has been for years.
Technically, Tesla Road doesn’t exist just yet. The road is still named Harold Green Road and has been for years.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on I-35 in North Austin
North I-35 at Grand Avenue Parkway in North Austin will be closed for several hours after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died.
North I-35 at Grand Avenue Parkway in North Austin will be closed for several hours after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died.
APD identifies contractor killed in fatal South Austin crash
The Austin Police Department says that 30-year-old Jeremy Singleton and a second unidentified person were killed in the crash on Dec. 10.
The Austin Police Department says that 30-year-old Jeremy Singleton and a second unidentified person were killed in the crash on Dec. 10.
Two killed in fatal collision on I-35 service road
At least two people were killed in this incident and the driver of the vehicle was pinned and needed to be extracted by first responders.
At least two people were killed in this incident and the driver of the vehicle was pinned and needed to be extracted by first responders.
Construction begins on Hamilton Pool Road in Bee Cave
The project will help improve mobility and safety on the road from SH 71 to RR 12, says TxDOT.
The project will help improve mobility and safety on the road from SH 71 to RR 12, says TxDOT.
Ruptured saddle tank spills diesel fuel on upper deck of I-35
The spill happened on the upper deck but was also affecting traffic on the frontage road.
The spill happened on the upper deck but was also affecting traffic on the frontage road.
CapMetro considering transit plans that would remove cars from The Drag
Cap Metro wants input from UT Austin students, faculty, and members of the community.
Cap Metro wants input from UT Austin students, faculty, and members of the community.
Rolling Stones fans react after COTA blames GPS app, CapMetro
While thousands of people were inside the Circuits of the Americas watching the Rolling Stones perform Saturday night, thousands more were outside the venue stuck in traffic trying to make it in.
While thousands of people were inside the Circuits of the Americas watching the Rolling Stones perform Saturday night, thousands more were outside the venue stuck in traffic trying to make it in.
Thanksgiving travel: Best and worst times to go to airport, hit the road
Austin’s airport already saw its second-busiest travel day ever on Sunday, and it’s only expected to get busier.
Austin’s airport already saw its second-busiest travel day ever on Sunday, and it’s only expected to get busier.
COTA blames GPS app issues for traffic trouble at Rolling Stones concert
Fans say they were stuck on the roads around COTA such as Elroy Road and Pearce Lane for hours trying to make it to the venue.
Fans say they were stuck on the roads around COTA such as Elroy Road and Pearce Lane for hours trying to make it to the venue.
TxDOT Austin shares preparations ahead of winter season
TxDOT Austin is getting prepared for the upcoming winter, incorporating lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri.
TxDOT Austin is getting prepared for the upcoming winter, incorporating lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri.
Austin City Council takes first step toward I-35 'cap and stitch' project
The Austin City Council has passed an item to hire an engineer to look at a process called capping and stitching, to possibly be done in the Downtown Austin I-35 corridor.
The Austin City Council has passed an item to hire an engineer to look at a process called capping and stitching, to possibly be done in the Downtown Austin I-35 corridor.
Traffic fatalities hit all-time high, holidays could be even deadlier
A crash Tuesday night involving a vehicle and a pedestrian made for Austin’s 99th fatal accident this year. Compared to this time in 2020, there were 86 fatal crashes and 92 deaths.
A crash Tuesday night involving a vehicle and a pedestrian made for Austin’s 99th fatal accident this year. Compared to this time in 2020, there were 86 fatal crashes and 92 deaths.
Oak Hill highway project moves forward despite legal challenges
Many drivers say the Oak Hill Parkway is much-needed to accommodate traffic, while others are upset about the number of trees that have been taken down to make way for it.
Many drivers say the Oak Hill Parkway is much-needed to accommodate traffic, while others are upset about the number of trees that have been taken down to make way for it.
City of Austin testing new tech to reduce pedestrian deaths
The Austin Transportation Department says so far this year, there have been 89 fatal car crashes, with 25 of those killed being pedestrians. Now, the city is testing new technology that aims to reduce those numbers.
The Austin Transportation Department says so far this year, there have been 89 fatal car crashes, with 25 of those killed being pedestrians. Now, the city is testing new technology that aims to reduce those numbers.
Truck tips over, spilling cases of wine on NC highway
The Winston-Salem Police Department in North Carolina had to shut down a stretch of highway for several hours to clean up the debris.
The Winston-Salem Police Department in North Carolina had to shut down a stretch of highway for several hours to clean up the debris.
Someone has died on a Texas roadway every day for 21 years, says TxDOT
TxDOT is once again pushing its #EndTheStreakTX campaign to urge drivers to make the best and safest choices they can while behind the wheel.
TxDOT is once again pushing its #EndTheStreakTX campaign to urge drivers to make the best and safest choices they can while behind the wheel.