Texas

Yoania Fernandez Killed in Accident at I-35 and State Hwy 71 in Austin, TX

Published on: March 12, 2025

Date of Accident
February 21, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Yoania Fernandez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities in Austin, TX, are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred on February 21, 2025, at around 11:15 p.m. at the intersection of Interstate 35 and State Highway 71. Investigators are saying a Dodge Charger was traveling west when it disregarded a stop-and-go signal and collided at an angle with a Honda Accord traveling north. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to the 24-year-old driver of the Honda, Yoania Fernandez. The incident was associated with the vehicle’s movement, failure to obey a traffic signal, and excessive speed.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Austin Police
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Charger, Honda Accord
Road/Highway
I-35 and State Hwy 71
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Charger and a Honda Accord were involved in a collision

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