A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a box truck on Interstate 35 near Onion Creek Parkway in South Austin, shutting down all southbound lanes for several hours. Austin police responded to the scene at approximately 3:55 a.m., according to a statement released by the department.
The incident occurred on I-35 southbound between Slaughter Lane and Onion Creek Parkway, causing significant traffic delays. Authorities urged drivers to seek alternate routes as investigators worked to clear the roadway. Traffic was restored after a “wash down” of the area around 8 a.m., police stated.
The driver of the box truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, officials confirmed. As of Thursday evening, February 12, 2026, police have not released the identity of the pedestrian or details regarding the circumstances leading to the collision.
The Austin Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the crash. No further information has been released regarding potential witnesses or contributing factors.
The southbound lanes of I-35 reopened Tuesday, but the investigation remains active. Authorities have requested that anyone with information regarding the incident contact the Austin Police Department.