Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | City Of Austin website
Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | City Of Austin website
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Austin's 900 block of South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road SB, resulting in the loss of life of Joe Ildefonso Garcia, a white male born on December 14, 1935. The Austin Police Department (APD) responded to a three-vehicle crash at approximately 1:57 p.m. that day, with Garcia being the driver of one of the vehicles involved.
The unfortunate outcome was confirmed as Garcia was taken to a local hospital but was later pronounced deceased. The other individuals involved in the crash chose not to be transported and remained on the scene, cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
According to the authorities, this tragic incident marks Austin's 17th fatal crash of 2024, leading to 17 fatalities so far this year. Comparatively, on the same date in 2023, there were 22 fatal crashes resulting in 22 fatalities.
The investigation into this fatal crash is still ongoing, and the details provided are based on the initial assessment. The APD's Vehicular Homicide unit is actively involved in the case and is seeking any additional information that could aid in the investigation. Individuals with relevant information are urged to contact the unit at 512-974-8111 or submit tips anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
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