Traffic Fatality in the 900 block of E Koenig Lane

Case: 26-0050101

Date: January 5,2026

Time: 2:02 a.m.

Location: 900 E Koenig Lane

Deceased: Unidentified Female

On Monday, January 5, at 2:02 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 900 block of E Koenig Lane. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) responded to perform life-saving measures on the pedestrian, who was pronounced deceased on scene. The vehicle involved in the incident fled the area.

This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 3rd fatal crash of 2026, resulting in 3 fatalities. On the date of this crash in 2025, there were no fatal crashes reported.

These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.

Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.