Pedestrian Accidents

Four Tips for Driving in Areas with Pedestrians

Last year was the deadliest year for pedestrians in Austin’s history. Austin’s pedestrian population keeps increasing, and it’s important for drivers to understand how to avoid accidents with our city’s walkers and joggers. Slow down in crosswalks — State law … Continued

Woman Shot at by Police Will Not Face Charges

Over the weekend, a woman struck two pedestrians with her vehicle on East Sixth Street around 2:30 am. This attracted the attention of two police officers, one of whom fired shots into the windshield of the oncoming car as it … Continued

Three Fatal Car Accidents in One Night

On a Monday night earlier this month, three different car accidents led to deaths in a four-hour span, making it one of the deadliest nights of the year on Austin roads. The first accident happened shortly after midnight, when a … Continued

Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Austin Hit-and-Run

Recently, 23-year-old pedestrian Lisa Arriaga was hit and killed while walking in the middle of the I-35 frontage road in South Austin, between William Cannon and Slaughter Lane. The accident occurred at 1:30 a.m., and Arriaga died at the scene. … Continued

Safe Driving in School Zones

As students and parents begin to adjust to the new school year, the Austin Police Department is stepping up patrols to make sure drivers adjust as well. Safety signs and extra officers will be stationed around Austin schools to keep … Continued

Austin’s 20th Pedestrian Death

Recently during rush hour traffic, a pedestrian was struck and killed after trying to cross the highway at Ben White Boulevard. The individual crossed several concrete barriers and walked through the eastbound lanes before being hit on the westbound side. … Continued

Man Stuck in Windshield After Pedestrian Accident

Reckless driving can be particularly dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists. Drifting off the road even slightly can lead to severe injuries and even death. A pedestrian in Anaheim, California experienced this unfortunate truth firsthand earlier this month. The pedestrian was … Continued

Two-Year-Old Boy Killed in Hit-and-Run

The family of two-year-old Diego mourns this week after he was hit and killed by a car on Wednesday evening. The child had been playing outside his home when a car hit him and paused before driving off. A witness, … Continued

Do Not Cross In Front of Bus

It doesn’t happen often, but when it does it always makes the news. Last week a UT freshman was hit by a Cap Metro bus that ran a red light on Guadalupe St. Fortunately, the student escaped from the incident relatively … Continued