The crash was reported at approximately 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, in the 8000 block of North MoPac Expressway, near Steck Avenue.
Austin, TX – One person died and two others were injured in a two-vehicle collision on MoPac Expressway in Austin Wednesday morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS).
The crash was reported at approximately 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, in the 8000 block of North MoPac Expressway, near Steck Avenue.
ATCEMS reported that two vehicles collided and three adults were transported to area hospitals following the collision.
One adult with critical, life-threatening injuries was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center. The remaining two patients were transported to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
LATE FINAL Major Collision at 8000 N Mopac Expy Nb (11:47). #ATCEMSMedics transported 3 patients from a reported 2 vehicle collision. One adult to Dell Seton with critical, life-threatening injuries & two adults to St. David’s Round Rock with non-life-threatening injuries.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) November 11, 2026
Austin police later confirmed that the critically injured patient died at the hospital. Authorities have not released the identity of the person who died.
The crash forced the closure of all northbound lanes of Loop 1, including the general-purpose and express lanes, near Steck Avenue. Drivers were advised to expect significant delays and use alternate routes.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
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