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Austin Crash Claims Second Sister; Family Seeks Art Memorial
15 Sep
Summary
- Six-year-old girl died after a crash that killed her older sister.
- The sisters' family is planning a memorial mural in Austin.
- A GoFundMe surpassed its goal to cover funeral and medical costs.
In a devastating turn of events, a six-year-old girl has died from injuries sustained in a southeast Austin collision that previously claimed her nine-year-old sister's life. Abigail "Abi" Segura passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2026, almost a week after the September 9th crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck and her family's Jeep. Her older sister, Lilliana "Lilly" Segura, had died at the hospital following the initial impact.
The collision occurred at the intersection of the northbound South Interstate 35 service road and westbound East State Highway 71 service road. Austin police reported that both drivers were cooperative and not intoxicated at the time of the incident, with the Vehicular Homicide Unit continuing its investigation. Lilly's death was recorded as Austin's 56th traffic fatality of 2026, and Abi's passing marks the city's 60th.
The family established a GoFundMe, initially for Lilly's funeral and Abi's medical care, which surpassed its $35,000 goal by Tuesday afternoon. In an update announcing Abi's death, the family expressed their heartbreak and shared their hope to create a lasting memorial. Given their "deep love for art," they are seeking local artists to design a mural or other artwork to honor Lilly and Abi.
