KATY, Texas — Family, friends and former classmates are mourning Justin M. Zhang, a Seven Lakes High School and University of Texas at Austin graduate who died on September 19, 2026, following an automobile accident.
Justin was 27.
Born on November 8, 1998, he is remembered as a deeply loved son and family member whose interests in technology, music and travel accompanied a strong academic record.
His unexpected death has brought grief to those who knew him in Katy, at school and throughout the different chapters of his young life.
From Seven Lakes High School to UT Austin
Justin graduated from Seven Lakes High School in 2017.
He continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied computer science and graduated in 2021.
His obituary remembers him as both an accomplished scholar and musician.
Outside academics, Justin enjoyed music and traveling, interests that allowed him to explore his creativity and experience new places.
Justin Zhang Died Following Automobile Accident
Justin died on September 19, 2026, with his published obituary stating that his death followed an automobile accident.
No additional details about the crash are provided.
The obituary does not identify where the accident occurred, what vehicles were involved or the circumstances that led to it.
Those details should therefore remain unspecified rather than being inferred from unrelated crash reports or unofficial accounts.
Justin M. Zhang Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Justin M. Zhang |
| Born | November 8, 1998 |
| Died | September 19, 2026 |
| Age | 27 |
| Community | Katy, Texas |
| Circumstance of death | Automobile accident |
| High school | Seven Lakes High School |
| High school graduation | 2017 |
| University | The University of Texas at Austin |
| College graduation | 2021 |
| Major | Computer science |
| Interests | Music and travel |
| Memorial services | September 30, 2026 |
| Funeral home | Forest Park Southwest Funeral Home & Cemetery |
| Visitation | 9:30–10:30 a.m. |
| Funeral service | 10:30–11:30 a.m. |
| Burial | Following the funeral service |
Funeral and Memorial Services
Justin’s family will gather with friends and loved ones on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Forest Park Southwest Funeral Home & Cemetery, located at 9040 FM 359 Road in Richmond, Texas.
Visitation is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
The funeral service will follow from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with a committal service and burial afterward at the cemetery.
The family has expressed appreciation for the prayers, kindness and support received following Justin’s death while also requesting privacy during their time of mourning.
Remembering Justin Zhang
At only 27, Justin had already reached significant milestones.
He graduated from Seven Lakes High School, earned a computer science degree from UT Austin and pursued interests that included music and travel.
For his family and friends, however, his legacy extends beyond academic accomplishments.
He will be remembered through the relationships he built, the experiences he shared with others and the personal memories carried forward by those who loved him.
Information Disclaimer
This article is based on Justin M. Zhang’s published funeral-home obituary. The obituary states that he died following an automobile accident on September 19, 2026, but does not provide the location, vehicles involved or circumstances of the crash. No additional accident details have been assumed or attributed to his death without confirmation.