Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal North Austin Crash

Austin TX

27 August, 2021

11:01 AM

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AUSTIN, TX — A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection to a fatal north Austin crash that occurred on Aug. 19, Austin police said Friday. Moises Balderas-Martinez was arrested Friday and faces a fail to stop and render aid charge. According to Travis County Jail records, Balderas-Martinez' bond has yet to be set. Around 11:36 p.m. Thursday, police said the victim, who was identified as 29-year-old Jenny Gonzales-Zepeda, was walking across the street and N. Lamar Boulevard and Ken Street to meet a friend. At the same time, a Nissan driven by Balderas-Martinez struck the woman. Authorities said the 19-year-old continued to drive, leaving the scene of the crash. Gonzalez-Zepeda was later pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said they later located Balderas-Martinez and he was taken into custody. 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. Individuals may remain anonymous. People can also submit tips by downloading APD's mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android. This is Austin's 74th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 80 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 53 fatal crashes resulting in 58 fatalities. RELATED COVERAGE:Car Crash Causes Gas Leak Near New Hope In Cedar Park 4 Hospitalized After 3-Car Crash In Downtown Austin Man Killed In Norwood Park Boulevard Crash Identified