Alexander Gonzalo Dead in Collision on W 5th Street

Man Dead in Scooter Accident in Austin

Austin, TX (November 18, 2025) – Alexander Gonzalo, 22, was fatally injured following a collision on W 5th Street early Saturday morning.

The deadly crash happened around 1:29 a.m. on November 15 in downtown Austin.

Troopers said Gonzalo was riding a scooter when he was hit by a vehicle at the intersection with Rio Grande Street. He was rushed to a hospital wherein he was declared dead the following day.

The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene, was not impaired and cooperated with the investigation.

Anyone with details on this fatal crash is asked to contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111 or submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

Sweet Lawyers extend their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alexander Gonzalo. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

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