Austin Police: Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision, Driver Arrested for DWI

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:36 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a collision involving multiple vehicles and a pedestrian in the 6100 block of North IH-35 southbound.

The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

One of the drivers, 33-year-old Jarrel A. Broussard, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).

This case is being investigated as Austin’s 69th fatal crash of 2025, resulting in 73 traffic-related deaths. By comparison, on this date in 2024, Austin had recorded 59 fatal crashes with 64 deaths.

APD notes that these figures are based on the preliminary assessment, and details may change as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111 or provide an anonymous tip through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.