AUSTIN, TX, (May 03, 2026) – A 2-year-old girl died and several others were injured Sunday night in a two-vehicle collision on South Lamar Boulevard, according to the Austin Police Department.
Officials said the crash occurred at approximately 9:54 p.m. in the 2700 block of S. Lamar Boulevard involving a pickup truck and an SUV.
Two-year-old Abbi Sofia Romero Aular was a passenger in the SUV and was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. She was later pronounced dead.
A second passenger in the SUV also suffered serious injuries, while others involved in the crash sustained minor injuries.
Police said the driver of the pickup truck, Keegan Shirley, was arrested at the scene and charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the APD Vehicular Homicide Unit. The investigation remains ongoing.
