Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at approximately 9:39 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a sedan and an unidentified pedestrian in the 5600 block of North Interstate Highway 35 Southbound. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver remained on site, was not impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.
This incident marks Austin’s 44th fatal crash of 2024, resulting in a total of 47 fatalities for the year. By comparison, on the same date in 2023, there had been 53 fatal crashes resulting in 53 fatalities.
The statements provided are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is ongoing. Fatality information may change as more details emerge.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
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