1 dead in crash after SUV ran a red light and hit another vehicle

AUSTIN, Texas – One person is dead after a crash in northwest Austin, police said.

Austin police said on Sept. 28 around 6:20 p.m., officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Great Hills Trail and North Capital of Texas Highway.

An SUV ran a red light at the intersection and crashed into a hatchback that had a green light.

One of the SUV's occupants was taken to a hospital but later died from his injuries. Two other occupants of the SUV were also injured.

The drivers remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.

This is Austin's 67th fatal accident of 2024.