Search for driver after pedestrian stuck, killed in South Austin
The vehicle that struck the pedestrian is described as a Red Sedan sports car. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111.
Two suspects arrested following police chase that ended in Marble Falls
Before coming to a stop, shots were reportedly fired from inside the suspect vehicle, striking a patrol unit. No officers were injured in the shooting.
Police investigating two deadly traffic incidents in Cedar Park
The Cedar Park Police Department said it using the deadly traffic incidents as a reminder for drivers to slow down, obey the speed limit, and drive sober.
Family of 13-year-old killed behind wheel calling for justice 2 weeks after apparent road rage shooting
The boy's family says they can’t speak to why or how the 13-year-old ended up behind the wheel in the first place, but they say all kids make mistakes and that he didn’t deserve to die because of his mistake.
South Austin neighbors upset after code department removes 'slow down' signs from neighborhood
Residents in South Austin are upset after signs telling speeders to hit the brakes were removed by the city.
NB Lakeline Blvd. reopens after vehicle fire in Cedar Park
Northbound traffic on Lakeline Blvd. in Cedar Park has reopened after first responders responded to a vehicle fire Wednesday night.
'I killed a lady on the bridge': Florida drawbridge tender arrested after 79-year-old falls to her death
Police said video evidence contradicted the worker's statement that she walked out onto the balcony and visually checked the bridge for vehicles or pedestrians, saying her actions showed "reckless disregard of human life."
EXPLAINER: Driver in Texas crash was 13; is that legal?
Investigators have not yet said why the teen was behind the wheel before the crash, which also killed him and a 38-year-old man in the truck.
4 people, including Houston officer, hit by car at scene of previous crashes
A series of crashes near Hidalgo and the I-610 West Loop service road left a Houston police officer and another driver hospitalized on Friday morning.
13-year-old was driving pickup truck in crash that killed 9 in West Texas, NTSB says
NTSB Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg said a 13-year-old was driving the pickup truck that struck a van in West Texas in a fiery collision that killed nine people.
Texas crash victims linked by faith, love of golf
Most of the students were freshmen who were getting their first taste of life away from home at the University of the Southwest in New Mexico.
Study reveals SUVs, pickups more likely to hit pedestrians than cars
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that larger vehicles were more likely than cars to be involved in crashes where pedestrians were standing, walking or running near roads and away from intersections.
Search for driver who hit a 13-year-old in Killeen, drove away
Three children were playing basketball when a black vehicle approached where they were playing. The driver reportedly struck one of the children and fled.
Neighbors in South Austin put up 'slow down' signs hoping drivers, city leaders will pay attention
Speeding on West Oltorf Street between South Lamar Boulevard and South First Street in South Austin is nothing new, but what is new are 100 signs urging drivers to “SLOW DOWN.”
Road rage on the rise in Texas, AAA study says
If you do end up in a situation where a driver will not leave you alone it’s best to not handle it yourself and instead call the police.
Woman arrested for killing bicyclist in deadly hit-and-run in Kyle
Elizabeth Mitchell was placed under arrest for Accident Involving Death, a second-degree felony, as well as an unrelated Criminal Mischief warrant from Hays County.
2 dead after vehicle crashes into DC restaurant’s outdoor seating area; at least 9 hurt, officials say
Authorities confirm two women have died, three others have life-threatening injuries and a total of eight people were transported to the hospital with conditions ranging from stable to serious after a vehicle crashed into the outdoor seating area of a Northwest D.C. restaurant Friday.
Local businesses booming as SXSW returns to Austin
With SXSW back, local businesses are now booming. After two years, the popular festival brings crowds, events, and of course traffic.
'I did my job': Hero FHP trooper who stopped accused DUI driver during Skyway 10K recalls moments before crash
FHP Trooper Toni Schuck saved countless lives when she stopped a suspected drunk driver during the Skyway 10K by driving her own patrol SUV into the driver's path, knowing she was the last line of defense. "Hero, that's just a title. If that's what they want to say then that's great," she said. "I was sworn to protect and that's what I felt I did."
SXSW 2022: How to get around Austin
For those attending South by Southwest next week, there are a few options aside from driving.