Katy Lane and 1626, Austin, Tx.

There is no plaque or other markers to indicate who this memorial may be for. Quite a bit of effort has been put into making it a beautiful reminder. The car mirror and road reflector is an interesting counterpoint to the teddy bear, potted flowers and other plants. This is the first one that I have seen where they have planted flowers and a small tree.

3700 block of Steck Avenue news article

This story plus video from News Channel 8 on July 19, 2010 talks about a widower who put up a cross alongside the road in memory of his wife who was killed 2 years ago by a hit and run driver.

6920 Manchaca Road, Austin, Tx

This cross can be found at Newflower Market in the grassy area between the parking lot and Manchaca Rd.

The plaque reads:

In Loving Memory

of

Darel Brad Gonzalez

October 30, 1977 - June 3, 1995

We Love You

Dad, Anna, Brandon & Pee Wee

The File Cabinet Of Curiosities

I found The File Cabinet Of Curiosities blog which has a category for Roadside Memorials. There are several of Pre's Rock and a couple others from Texas.

Steve Roland Prefontaine, Eugene, Oregon

I saw a short blurb on the roadside memorial for Steve Prefontaine, the great runner from the '70s in ESPN Magazine. He died when he hit at brick wall with his sports car. Pre's Rock is a memorial created at the site of his accident and is visited by runners who leave medals and other memorabilia.

Another photo from flickr

FM 150 and FM 2770, Kyle, Tx.

This little cross is against the wire fence on the southwest corner of the intersection.

The slightly hidden plaque reads:

Sarah Lorraine Dahlstrom

July 9, 1980 - July 27, 1996

Mom and Dad

Love You Honey