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Two people seriously injured in fiery crash on State Highway 71

A two-vehicle crash on eastbound State Highway 71 near Garfield in Del Valle, Texas, sent two people to hospitals with serious injuries early Monday. At least one vehicle caught fire after the collision.

Where
Del Valle, Travis County
When
Early morning Monday, October 26, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Travis

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Austin-Travis County EMSemergency responders
  • Travis County Sheriff's Officelaw enforcement investigating crash

The facts

  • Crash occurred on eastbound State Highway 71 near Garfield, about five miles east of Del Valle.1
  • Collision happened before 5:30 a.m. in the 5100 block of East SH 71 near Caldwell Lane.2
  • Two people were transported to hospitals: one with life-threatening injuries, one with serious injuries.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • One person taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at UT with life-threatening injuries.2
  • One person taken to St. David's South Austin Medical Center with serious injuries.2
  • At least one vehicle caught fire following the collision.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Eastbound traffic diverted to Albert Brown Drive; one eastbound lane reopened before 7:00 a.m.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • At least two additional crashes occurred on westbound SH 71 after the initial wreck.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Travis County Sheriff's Office Crash would take hours to clear.1

Where the sources disagree

  • Exact time of crash Before 5:30 a.m. [2]; sources indicate early morning Monday with one eastbound lane reopening before 7:00 a.m. [1]

How they headlined it

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Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Fiery SH 71 Crash Near Garfield Seriously Injures Two The Wooley Law Firm Not rated, October 26, 2026
  2. 2 Seriously Injured in Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 71 in Del Valle | Del Valle Car Accident Lawyer www.beverlylaw.org Not rated, October 26, 2026

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