Man struck and killed on southbound I-35 service road in northeast Austin
January 20, 2026
- What: A man was struck and killed by a vehicle while on the southbound I-35 service road.
- Who: The victim was an adult male; the Austin Police Department provided details of the crash.
- Where: 8000 block of the I-35 service road, southbound side, in northeast Austin.
- Why it matters: The fatal collision highlights pedestrian safety concerns on a busy corridor and prompted a police response that may affect traffic.
A man was killed Saturday after a vehicle struck him on the southbound side of the I-35 service road in northeast Austin. The collision occurred in the 8000 block of the service road, local authorities said.
The Austin Police Department provided the information on Tuesday, noting the person struck was an adult male. Police have not made the victim's identity public and offered no further details about the circumstances of the collision.
Officers and emergency personnel responded to the scene after the crash and investigators processed the location, Austin police said. The incident closed part of the service road for a time, affecting traffic flow while first responders worked.
At this point, police have not released information about the vehicle's driver or whether charges are pending. Investigators are handling the case, and the department has not announced any additional findings.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the Austin Police Department. The agency will provide updates if new details become available.
Sources
- Police department statement
- Traffic collision scene report