Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Facebook
Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Facebook
On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at approximately 12 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian at 5010 Old Manor Road. The pedestrian, identified as Allison Sanchez, was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, showed no signs of impairment, remained on the scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.
This incident marks Austin’s 47th fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 50 fatalities for the year. By comparison, on the same date in 2023, there had been 53 fatal crashes leading to 53 fatalities.
The statements provided are based on the initial assessment of the crash; the investigation is ongoing and details may change.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to 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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