Austin, December 30, 2025
Austin police have charged a 27-year-old woman with intoxication manslaughter following a tragic wrong-way crash on US 183. The accident, which occurred near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, resulted in the death of a hatchback driver. The investigation continues as authorities try to uncover more details about the circumstances surrounding this deadly multi-vehicle collision.
Austin, Texas – Austin police have identified and charged Angelicque Bramlett, 27, with intoxication manslaughter following a fatal wrong-way crash on US 183 near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The multi-vehicle incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, December 28, 2025, resulted in the death of an unidentified woman.
Details of the Fatal Collision
Authorities reported that Bramlett was driving an SUV the wrong way, heading south in the northbound lanes of US 183, when it collided with a hatchback and a sedan in the 3100 block of South US HWY 183. The female driver of the hatchback was pronounced dead at the scene. Bramlett was arrested and subsequently booked into the Travis County jail.
Investigation and Road Closures
The crash prompted the closure of all northbound lanes of US 183 near the airport for several hours while investigators and cleanup crews worked. The sedan driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police. This incident marks Austin’s 94th fatal crash of 2025, contributing to 98 total fatalities for the year. The investigation into the full circumstances of the crash is ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has been charged in the wrong-way crash near the Austin airport?
- Angelicque Bramlett, 27, has been identified and charged by Austin police with intoxication manslaughter.
- When did the fatal crash occur?
- The fatal crash occurred on Sunday morning, December 28, 2025.
- Where did the fatal crash occur?
- The crash occurred on US 183 near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in the 3100 block of South US HWY 183.
- What was the outcome of the wrong-way crash?
- An unidentified woman, the driver of a hatchback, was killed as a result of the collision.
- What is the current status of the investigation?
- The investigation into the full circumstances of the crash is ongoing.
Key Details of the Fatal Crash
| Detail | Description | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Identified | Angelicque Bramlett, 27 | City-level (Austin) |
| Charge | Intoxication Manslaughter | City-level (Austin) |
| Incident Type | Deadly Wrong-Way Multi-Vehicle Crash | City-level (Austin) |
| Date of Incident | Sunday, December 28, 2025 | City-level (Austin) |
| Location | US 183 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 3100 block of South US HWY 183 | City-level (Austin) |
| Victim | An unidentified woman (driver of a hatchback) | City-level (Austin) |
| Fatalities in Austin (2025) | 98 deaths from 94 fatal crashes (as of this incident) | City-level (Austin) |
| Status | Driver charged, investigation ongoing | City-level (Austin) |
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