One Person Dead in Northwest Austin Crash

One person died following a crash involving an 18-wheeler in northwest Austin early Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Austin Police reported that the collision occurred around 2:30 a.m. The crash took place on northbound Research Blvd, resulting in the closure of the roadway.

According to reporting from KXAN Austin, the fatal incident involved an 18-wheeler and led to the immediate shutdown of the northbound lanes of Research Blvd to allow for investigation, and clearance.