Executive Summary
- Austin Police are investigating a fatal crash on the southbound I-35 frontage road at 38 1/2 Street.
- Officers responded to the scene at 7:32 p.m. Monday; the Vehicular Homicide Unit has been deployed.
- Road closures include all southbound frontage lanes and East 38th 1/2 Street in both directions.
- TxDOT advises drivers to expect delays and use alternate routes.
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) has initiated an investigation into a fatal collision that occurred on the southbound frontage road of Interstate 35 in East Austin on Monday night. Officers responded to the scene at the intersection of the I-35 frontage road and 38 1/2 Street at approximately 7:32 p.m. following reports of a severe traffic incident.
According to the department, the crash resulted in a fatality, prompting the deployment of the Vehicular Homicide Unit to the location. Details regarding the number of vehicles involved or the identities of any individuals affected have not been released at this stage.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Austin division confirmed that all lanes of the southbound I-35 frontage road at 38 1/2 Street have been closed to facilitate the investigation. Additionally, East 38th 1/2 Street is closed in both directions. Authorities have advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Investigative Outlook
The involvement of the Vehicular Homicide Unit suggests a complex scene reconstruction is required, which typically involves detailed mapping and evidence collection. Consequently, the closures on this major arterial road may persist for several hours. The primary focus for law enforcement is currently determining the cause of the collision while managing public safety in the surrounding traffic corridor.
