Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 8:39 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and two pedestrians at the intersection of Hillview Road and Greenlee Drive. One of the pedestrians, identified as Allison Baker, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene, was not injured or impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.
This incident marks Austin’s 51st fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 54 fatalities for the year. On this date in 2023, there were 56 fatal crashes resulting in 59 fatalities.
The statements provided are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash; however, the investigation is ongoing and details may change.
Anyone with information is urged 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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