Fatality Crash In The 4000 Block Of N IH 35 NB In City Of Austin

Austin TX

04 October, 2021

7:20 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Austin: October 1, 2021 Case: 21-2720189 Time: 5:08 a.m. Date: September 29, 2021 Location: 4000 Block N IH 35 NB Deceased: Unidentified White male, approximately 45-years-old On September 29, 2021, at approximately 5:08 a.m., a Nissan truck was traveling northbound in the 4000 block of N IH 35 NB when it struck a pedestrian who was crossing the highway. Despite life-saving measures by emergency personnel, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene at 5:25 a.m. The driver of the pickup truck remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. 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 87th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 93 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 64 fatal crashes resulting in 69 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.