UPDATE (November 18, 2025): Authorities identified the man killed in the crash as Carlos Rodriguez Torres.

Pflugerville, TX — October 26, 2025, one person was killed and one was injured after a car accident around 3:15 a.m. along Farm-to-Market 685.

Investigators said that the incident happened at the Old Austin Hutto Road/Split Oak Drive intersection.

According to officials, a 27-year-old man and a 38-year-old man were in a Toyota 4Runner going southwest along FM 685. The vehicle reportedly left its lane, and a crash occurred.

Due to the accident, the driver of the vehicle was killed. The passenger had non-life-threatening injuries. No further information about the accident is available at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Single-vehicle accidents unfortunately get overlooked a lot. Authorities don’t always prioritize them, but they can be just as complex as any serious crash. That’s why they deserve serious investigations. All factors, from possible vehicle defects to health conditions to road hazards to tire blowouts, need to be either confirmed or ruled out through clear evidence. If nothing else, that can help ensure the victim’s loved ones get the answers they deserve.

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