Joseph Capulong Katigbak Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Walter Seaholm Drive [Austin, TX]

Austin, TX (December 28, 2025) — 35-year-old Joseph Capulong Katigbak lost his life after a vehicle struck him in downtown Austin on Christmas Eve.

According to Austin police, the fatal crash happened around 5:55 p.m. at the intersection of West Cesar Chavez Street and Walter Seaholm Drive.

Paramedics transported Katigbak to a hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead the following morning.

Police said the driver stayed at the scene, showed no signs of impairment, and continues to cooperate with investigators. Authorities are still reviewing the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The incident marks Austin’s 92nd fatal traffic collision of 2025 and has contributed to 96 traffic-related deaths reported in the city this year. Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to contact the Austin Police Department’s Vehicular Homicide Unit.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Joseph Capulong Katigbak during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic loss.

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