Passenger Died in Weekend Crash Near Airport
The 19-year-old victim was identified following a two-vehicle collision on Saturday.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Accidents
Austin police have identified Yesenia Elain Perfitt as the 19-year-old passenger who died following a two-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at the intersection of Farm-to-Market 973 Road and Pearce Lane near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Why it matters
This tragedy marks Austin's 62nd fatal crash of the year, highlighting the ongoing frequency of road fatalities in our area. The incident resulted in 63 total deaths on city roadways through the first nine months and three days of 2026.
This incident is officially recorded as Austin's 62nd fatal crash of 2026. These collisions have resulted in a total of 63 deaths thus far this year.
The players
Austin Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating traffic fatalities in the city.
Yesenia Elain Perfitt
The 19-year-old passenger who died at the scene of the crash.
The details
The crash took place at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday and involved a sedan and a pickup truck. Yesenia Elain Perfitt died at the scene, while the drivers of both involved vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Austin Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: The two-vehicle crash occurred near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at 4:20 p.m.
October 7, 2026: Police publicly identified the victim of the crash.
The Texas Context
This incident adds to the 2026 citywide fatal crash count tracked by the Austin Police Department. It follows a consistent trend of monitoring road safety statistics across Austin roadways this year.
Drivers frequently traveling near the intersection of Farm-to-Market 973 Road and Pearce Lane should remain alert, as this area experiences heavy traffic near the airport. Those with information on the crash can contact the APD Vehicular Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.
The takeaway
This crash serves as a reminder to practice caution when driving through high-traffic intersections near the airport. Witnesses or those with information regarding the incident are encouraged to contact the Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8411 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.
Further reading
For more information on road safety and incident reporting in our city, visit the Austin accidents section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KXAN.
