On December 19, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., New Braunfels Police and Fire departments were dispatched to the 1400 block of IH35 N for a report of a traffic accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. A vehicle traveling on the frontage road struck a male pedestrian who was in the roadway.
The pedestrian, a 38-year-old male, was transported to Seton Hays Hospital in critical condition. Despite life-saving efforts, the individual later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on December 21, 2025. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation. No charges are anticipated. This incident is under investigation by the NBPD Traffic Unit.