Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
On December 29, 2024, a fatal crash occurred at 1:09 p.m. in the 10500 block of N IH 35 SB, Austin. The Austin Police Department (APD) reported that the collision involved two vehicles. The driver of the first vehicle was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased on January 6, 2025. The second vehicle's driver remained unharmed.
The deceased has been identified as Dominic Rene Gonzalez, a white male born on October 11, 1968. This incident marks Austin's 95th fatal crash for the year 2024, contributing to a total of 102 fatalities. In comparison, by this date in the previous year, there had been 89 fatal crashes resulting in 92 fatalities.
These details are based on APD's initial assessment of the incident. As investigations continue, further information may emerge regarding this fatality.
The APD encourages anyone with information about this crash to reach out to their Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program through their website or by calling 512-472-8477.
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