Fatality Crash In The 13300 Block Of N. IH 35 In City Of Austin

Austin TX

25 August, 2021

8:03 PM

Description

Press release from the City of Austin: August 24, 2021 Case: 21-2271570 Time: 11:16 a.m. Date: August 15, 2021 Location: 13300 Block of N. IH 35 Deceased: Christopher Austin, White male, born April 20, 2001 The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the deceased in the August 15 fatality crash on IH 35 as Christopher Austin. Mr. Austin was driving a 2015 Yamaha Motorcycle and was traveling behind a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Mr. Austin struck the back of the Tacoma and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous. You can also submit tips by downloading APD's mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android. This is Austin's 71st fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 77 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 53 fatal crashes resulting in 58 fatalities. These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change. This press release was produced by the City of Austin. The views expressed here are the author's own.