Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Twitter
Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Twitter
On December 26, 2024, at around 3:31 a.m., officers from the Austin Police Department (APD) responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 9400 block of East Highway 290 EB at the Giles Lane Exit. The driver involved in the accident was identified as Abraham Cantu, a Hispanic male born on November 24, 1997. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
This incident marks Austin's 93rd fatal crash of the year, bringing the total number of fatalities to 100. In comparison, by this date in 2023, there had been 89 fatal crashes resulting in 92 fatalities.
The statements provided are part of the initial assessment of this fatal crash. The investigation is ongoing and details may change as it progresses.
Anyone with information regarding this incident 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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