Below APD Case information is directly from the Austin Police Department Public Information Office website and are based on the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation which may be still pending. Fatality information may change. Anyone with information regarding any below cases should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-6935. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
Fatality Crash #111
Truck vs Car
Case: 21-3630293
Time: 7:53 a.m.
Date: December 29, 2021
Location: 5900 block of FM 2222
Deceased: Egypt Catai West, Black female, 11/13/1994
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Egypt Catai West as the deceased in this crash. On December 29, 2021, APD responded to a three-vehicle crash in the 5900 block of FM 2222. The preliminary investigation shows that Ford F150 struck a solid waste collection truck in the inside lane of FM 2222. The contact caused the refuse truck to drive over a small concrete divider and into southbound traffic where it struck a Ford Escape, causing both vehicles to drive off the roadway. The drivers of the Ford F150 and collections truck were transported to the hospital and treated for non-life-threating injuries. The driver of the Ford Escape, Egypt West, was pronounced deceased on scene at 8:04 a.m. by Dr. Escott.
This is Austin’s 111th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 120 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 87 fatal crashes resulting in 93 fatalities.
Fatality Crash #110
Pedestrian vs Car (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-3571350
Time: 10:42 p.m.
Date: December 23, 2021
Location: 13500 block of N. IH 35 NB
Deceased: Uriel Veloz, Hispanic male, July 1, 1997
Driver: Unidentified, 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Uriel Veloz as the deceased in this crash. On December 23, 2021, at about 10:42 p.m., APD responded to an auto/pedestrian crash in the 13500 block of N. IH 35. The driver of the vehicle left the scene heading northbound on IH 35. It is believed the vehicle that left the scene is a 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder which would have significant damage to the front and undercarriage of the vehicle including the radiator.
Fatality Crash #109
Pedestrian vs Car (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-3561363
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Date: December 22, 2021
Location: 5300 block of N. IH 35 NB Frontage
Deceased: Unidentified White female
Driver: Unidentified, 2019-2022 dark grey Nissan Altima
On December 22, 2021, at about 10:30 p.m., Austin Police Department responded to an auto/pedestrian crash in the 5300 block of N. IH 35 Frontage Rd. The driver of the vehicle left the scene heading northbound on IH 35. The unidentified pedestrian was transported to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The vehicle that left the scene is believed to be a 2019-2022 dark gray Nissan Altima which will have significant damage to the front and undercarriage of the vehicle.
Fatality Crash #108
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-3511573
Time: 9:48 p.m.
Date: December 17, 2021
Location: 5500 block of N. IH 35 NB
Deceased: Unidentified White male
On December 17, 2021, at about 9:48 p.m., a Honda Accord was traveling northbound in the 5500 block of N. IH 35 when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was in the roadway. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. The unidentified pedestrian died at the scene.
Fatality Crash #107
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-3461326
Time: 9:11 p.m.
Date: December 12, 2021
Location: 6300 block of E. US 290 Hwy E/B
Deceased: Unidentified White male
On December 12, 2021, at approximately 9:11 p.m., officers with the Austin Police Department responded to the 6300 block of E. US 290 Hwy eastbound for a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian. The initial investigation shows the driver of the Hyundai was traveling on US Hwy 290, and struck a pedestrian who was in the roadway. The driver remained at the scene. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. On December 16, 2021, at 6:03 p.m., the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries, and was pronounced deceased.
Fatality Crash #106
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-3440472
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Date: December 10, 2021
Location: 4900 block of IH-35 NB SVRD
Deceased: Jeremy Singleton, Black male, August 20, 1991
Deceased: Unidentified
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Jeremy Singleton as one of the two people killed in the crash on December 10. On December 10, 2021, at approximately 9:30 a.m., APD officers responded to the vicinity of the 4900 block of South IH35 NB SVRD. The initial investigation shows a Black Porsche was traveling northbound. The vehicle entered the grassy median where construction workers were actively working. The two pedestrians were pronounced deceased on scene at 9:38 a.m. The investigation is still ongoing to determine if any charges will be filed.
Fatality Crash #105
Car vs Car
Case: 21-3280717
Time: 2:38 p.m.
Date: November 24, 2021
Location: 1700 block of Rutland Dr.
Deceased: Benino Robledo, White male, September 6, 1937
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Benino Robledo as the person killed in the crash on November 24. On November 24, 2021, at approximately 2:38 p.m., APD patrol officers responded to a crash in the 1700 block of Rutland Dr. Five vehicles were involved in the crash, and three individuals involved were transported to the hospital with injuries. On December 4, 2021, Benino succumbed to injuries sustained from the crash. This is an ongoing investigation.
Fatality Crash #104
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-3380333
Time: 4:48 a.m.
Date: December 4, 2021
Location: 6100 block of S IH-35 SB
Deceased: Marcus L Sierra, White male, July 11, 1985
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Marcus Sierra as the deceased in the crash on S IH-35 SB. On December 4, 2021, at approximately 4:48 a.m., APD responded to an auto and pedestrian crash. The initial investigation shows the Ford Escape was traveling southbound in the 6100 block of S IH 35 SB proper, and struck a pedestrian. Marcus Sierra was pronounced deceased on scene at 5:05 a.m. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Fatality Crash #103
Pedestrian vs Truck
Case: 21-3380149
Time: 2:17 a.m.
Date: December 4, 2021
Location: 4500 block of Menchaca Rd.
Deceased: Timothy Christopher Eller, White male, December 8, 1959
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Timothy Eller as the deceased in the crash on Menchaca Rd. On December 4, 2021, at approximately 2:17 a.m., APD responded to an auto and pedestrian crash. The initial investigation shows a Toyota Tacoma was traveling northbound in the 4500 block of Menchaca Rd when it struck a pedestrian who was in the roadway. Timothy Eller was pronounced deceased on scene at 2:35 a.m. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Fatality Crash #102
Pedestrian vs Truck
Case: 21-3271228
Time: 8:49 p.m.
Date: November 23, 2021
Location: 2700 block of S. Mopac Expy. SB
Deceased: Sterling Grace Turner-Williams, White female, May 26, 2007
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Sterling Turner-Williams as the deceased in the November 23 crash. On November 23, 2021, at approximately 8:49 p.m., APD responded to a crash in the 2700 block of S. Mopac Expy SB. The preliminary investigation shows a Ford F150 was heading southbound in the 2700 block of S. Mopac Expressway SB as the pedestrian was crossing westbound. The vehicle struck the pedestrian, Sterling Turner-Williams. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative. Turner-Williams was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased on November 24, 2021 at 12:40 a.m.
Fatality Crash #100
Pedestrian vs Car (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-3241637
Time: 11:44 p.m.
Date: November 20, 2021
Location: 12300 block of N IH 35 SB
Deceased: John Herrera Boanerge, Hispanic male, August 20, 2003
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified John Herrera Boanerge as the deceased in the November 21 crash. On November 20, 2021, at approximately 11:44 p.m., APD responded to a crash in the 12300 block of N IH 35 SB. Preliminary information shows a Honda crashed on the southbound side of N IH 35. The occupants of the Honda exited their vehicle after the crash. One of the occupants of the Honda, John Herrera Boanerge, was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling southbound on N IH 35. The unknown vehicle left the scene after striking him. The other occupant of the Honda also left the scene prior to police arrival.
Fatality Crash #99
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-3201167
Time: 8 p.m.
Date: November 16, 2021
Location: Little Texas Ln. and S. Congress Ave.
Deceased: Unidentified
On November 16, at approximately 8:00 p.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred at S. Congress and Little Texas Ln. The preliminary investigation shows the red Lexus was traveling south bound in the right lane when it struck a pedestrian. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene at 8:24 p.m.
Fatality Crash #98
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-3141303
Time: 7:39 p.m.
Date: November 10, 2021
Location: 7200 block E. US HWY 290 WB
Deceased: Jennifer MacClintock, White female, born August 30, 1979
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Jennifer MacClintock as the deceased in the November 10 crash on US HWY 290. At approximately 7:39 p.m., APD responded to a crash in the 7200 block of E. US HWY 290 WB. The preliminary investigation shows a white 2021 GMC Yukon was traveling west in the right lane of the highway when it struck Jennifer MacClintock. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative. MacClintock was pronounced dead at the scene.
Fatality Crash #97
Car vs Car (Head-On Crash)
Case: 21-3110488
Time: 7:06 a.m.
Date: November 7, 2021
Location: 5500 block of Nuckols Crossing
Deceased: John Delgado, Hispanic male, born November 14, 2006
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified John Delgado as the deceased in the November 7 crash on Nuckols Crossing. On November 7, 2021, at approximately 7:06 a.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the 5500 block of Nuckols Crossing. The preliminary investigation shows John Delgado was traveling northbound in a gray Audi in the southbound lane of traffic when he struck a green Chevrolet head-on. Mr. Delgado was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger of the gray Audi was transported with non-life threatening injuries, and the driver of the green Chevrolet was transported with serious, non-life threatening injuries.
Fatality Crash #97
Car vs Tree (Lost Control)
Case: 21-3111072
Time: 4:37 p.m.
Date: November 7, 2021
Location: 1100 Block of Tillery St.
Deceased: Unidentified
On November 7, 2021, at approximately 4:37 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) was notified of a collision that occurred in the 1100 block of Tillery St. The preliminary investigation shows the red mini cooper was traveling in the 1100 block of Tillery St. when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fatality Crash #95
Motorcycle vs Car
Case: 21-3091277
Time: 7:32 p.m.
Date: November 5, 2021
Location: 1100 block S. Congress Ave.
Deceased: Alexis Perez, Hispanic male, born March 31, 1997
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Alexis Perez as the deceased in the November 5 crash on S. Congress Ave. At approximately 7:32 p.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the 1100 block of S. Congress Ave. The preliminary investigation shows that Mr. Perez was traveling northbound on S. Congress Ave. on a motorcycle at the same time a blue Kia was turning left. The blue Kia and the motorcycle collided in the intersection. Mr. Perez was pronounced deceased on scene at 7:51 p.m. The driver of the blue Kia remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Fatality Crash #94
Truck vs Car
Case: 21-2981281
Time: 8:33 p.m.
Date: October 25, 2021
Location: 5400 Block of N. IH 35 Southbound
Deceased: Unidentified
Unidentified
On October 25, 2021, officers responded to a crash in the 5400 block of N. IH 35 southbound. During the initial investigation, it was learned that a 2007 black GMC SUV was stopped on IH 35. A 2012 freight semi-truck pulling a 2022 tractor trailer was traveling southbound and struck the back of the stopped GMC. Both occupants in the GMC were pronounced deceased on scene at 9:18 p.m. The driver of the freight semi-truck and tractor trailer remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Fatality Crash #93
Moped vs Curb
Case: 21-2791534
Time: 11:26 p.m.
Date: October 6, 2021
Location: 3800 block of Manor Road
Deceased: Bobby Jones, Black male, born April 28, 1960
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Bobby Jones as the deceased. On October 6, 2021, Austin Police Department officers responded to the 3800 block of Manor Road in reference to a crash. The driver of a moped struck a curb and was thrown from the moped. The driver, Bobby Jones, was transported to a local hospital where he died on October 14, 2021, due to his injuries.
Fatality Crash #92
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-2870228
Time: 6:38 a.m.
Date: October 14, 2021
Location: 6800 block of E. 290 WB
Deceased: Lee Roy Pryor, Black male, born December 14, 1958
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Lee Roy Pryor as the deceased. On October 14, 2021, at approximately 6:38 a.m., APD officers responded to the 6800 block of E. 290 WB proper for an auto and pedestrian crash. The initial investigation shows a Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound on E 290. The pedestrian, Lee Roy Pryor, was crossing mid-block and was hit by the van. He was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver remained on scene.
Fatality Crash #91
Pedestrian vs Car (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-2841400
Time: 9:42 p.m.
Date: October 11, 2021
Location: 700 block of E. Ben White Blvd. WB Svrd.
Deceased: Hispanic male, 45 years of age
Arrested: Felton Deaunte Armstrong III, Black male, 27 years of age
On October 11, 2021, at approximately 9:42 p.m., APD officers responded to the 700 block of E. Ben White Blvd. WB service road for an auto and pedestrian crash. The initial investigation shows that a 2005 white Toyota 4Runner was traveling westbound in the 700 block of E. Ben White. A pedestrian was crossing Ben White, mid-block and was struck by the 4Runner. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the 4Runner left the scene and was later located and arrested for failure to stop and render aid.
Fatality Crash #90
Car vs Concrete Pillar (Lost Control)
Case: 21-2771347
Time: 8:44 p.m.
Date: October 4, 2021
Location: U.S. Hwy 183 Flyover to SH 45 Eastbound
Deceased: Aaliyah Marie Martinez, Hispanic female, DOB: 6/7/2005
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Aaliyah Marie Martinez as the deceased. On October 4, 2021, at approximately 8:44 p.m., APD officers responded to the U.S. 183 Flyover to SH 45 Eastbound for a crash. The initial investigation shows that a 2004 Honda CRV was traveling southbound on the U.S. 183 Flyover when the driver, Aaliyah Martinez, lost control and struck the concrete wall. After striking the wall, the CRV rolled over the concrete wall and fell to the roadway below. Ms. Martinez was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased at 12:40 a.m. on October 5, 2021.
Fatality Crash #89
Car vs Guardrail
Case: 21-2760553
Time: 9:09 a.m.
Date: October 3, 2021
Location: 90 block of N IH-35 SB
Deceased: Unidentified White male, 36 years of age
On October 3, 2021, at approximately 9:09 a.m., Austin Police Department officers responded to the vicinity of the 90 block of North IH 35 southbound. The initial investigation shows a Nissan 350-Z was traveling on IH 35 when it veered off the roadway, colliding with a guardrail. Despite life-saving attempts by emergency personnel, the driver of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene at 9:34 a.m.
Fatality Crash #88
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-2741491
Time: 8:55 p.m.
Date: October 1, 2021
Location: E. Riverside Dr. and Frontier Valley Dr.
Deceased: Unidentified White female, approximately 70-years-old
On October 1, 2021, at approximately 8:55 p.m., Austin Police Department officers responded to the vicinity of E. Riverside Dr. and Frontier Valley Dr. The initial investigation shows a Chevrolet Spark was traveling westbound in the 7000 block of E. Riverside Dr., and struck a pedestrian who was crossing E. Riverside Dr. Despite life-saving attempts by emergency personnel, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene at 9:18 p.m.
Fatality Crash #87
Pedestrian vs Truck
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.
Fatality Crash #86
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-2691581
Time: 11:06 p.m.
Date: September 26, 2021
Location: 12200 Block N IH 35 SB
Deceased: Unidentified
On September 26, at approximately 11:06 p.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the 12200 Block of N IH 35 SB. The preliminary investigation shows the white Toyota was traveling southbound in the 12200 Block of N IH 35 SB when a pedestrian walked into the lane of the travel the Toyota was in. The driver of the Toyota was unable to stop before striking the pedestrian. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Fatality Crash #85
Car vs Curb
Case: 21-2690262
Time: 2:54 a.m.
Date: September 26, 2021
Location: 8800 Block N. Mopac SB SVRD
Deceased: Unidentified
On September 26, at approximately 2:54 a.m., APD was notified of a single vehicle collision that occurred in the 8800 Block N Mopac SB SVRD. The preliminary investigation shows the white BMW traveled southbound before striking the curb and catching fire. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fatality Crash #84
Pedestrian vs Car (Intoxication Manslaughter)
Case: 21-2660091
Time: 1:30 a.m.
Date: September 23, 2021
Location: 4100 block of Medical Parkway
Deceased: Travis Douglass, White male, born April 16, 1984
Deceased: Audrey Petty, White female, born 2-27-1987
Arrested: Tristen Reyna, White male, 24 years of age
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Travis Douglass and Audrey Petty as the decedents in the September 23 fatality crash on Medical Parkway. At approximately 1:30 a.m., officers responded to the 4100 block of Medical Parkway in reference to a single vehicle collision into a building. The driver, Tristen Reyna, was traveling southbound on Medical Parkway when he left the roadway and struck a building. Travis Douglass and Audrey Petty were pronounced deceased at the scene. Tristen Reyna was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter.
Fatality Crash #83
Pedestrian vs Car (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-2621388
Time: 8:16 p.m.
Date: September 19, 2021
Location: 5100 Block of S. Congress Ave.
Deceased: Terryn Dee Strahan, White female, born April 30, 1969
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Terryn Dee Strahan as the deceased in the September 19 fatality crash on S. Congress Ave. At approximately 8:16 p.m. APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the 5100 Block of S. Congress Ave. The preliminary investigation shows that an unidentified vehicle was traveling northbound on S. Congress Ave. when it struck Terryn Strahan who was walking southbound. The vehicle then left the scene without providing aid or calling 9-1-1. Ms. Strahan was transported to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased on September 20 at 12:55 a.m.
Fatality Crash #82
Car vs Scooter (Driving While Intoxicated)
Case: 21-2610213
Time: 2:51 a.m.
Date: September 18, 2021
Location: 1400 Block Newfield Ln.
Deceased: Unidentified
Arrested: Lee Anne Lafaye Nash, Black female, 25 years of age
On September 18, at approximately 2:51 a.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the 1400 block of Newfield Ln. The preliminary investigation shows the white Chevrolet was traveling northbound on Newfield Ln., and the driver of the scooter was riding southbound on a stand up power scooter in the same lane. The Chevrolet struck the scooter. The scooter driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet, Lee Ann Lafaye Nash, was arrested for DWI on scene.
Fatality Crash #81
Motorcycle vs Car
Case: 21-2511155
Time: 5:54 p.m.
Date: September 8, 2021
Location: 12300 block of N. Lamar Blvd.
Deceased: Crohn, Matthew, White male, born April 25, 1985
At approximately 5:54 p.m. on September 8, 2021, Austin Police Officer (APD) responded to a crash in the 12300 block of N. Lamar Blvd. A 2011 Acura was turning left from the center turn lane when the driver of a 2017 Honda motorcycle struck the left rear portion of the Acura with the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fatality Crash #80
Car vs Curb
Case: 21-2431214
Time: 6:23 p.m.
Date: August 31, 2021
Location: 4600 Block of Southwest Parkway
Deceased: Daniel Devo Peeples, Black male, born September 12, 1958
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the deceased in the August 31 fatality on Southwest Parkway as Daniel Devo Peeples. At approximately 6:23 p.m., APD officers responded to an area near the 4600 block of Southwest Parkway for a single-vehicle collision. A 2004 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Mr. Peeples, was traveling on Southwest Parkway when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and hit a group of trees. Mr. Peeples was taken to St. David’s South Austin Hospital where he passed away on September 8, 2021.
Fatality Crash #79
Car vs Pedestrian
Case: 21-2360258
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Date: August 24, 2021
Location: Pearce Lane and Las Alas Trail
Deceased: Mary Arencibia, Hispanic female, born March 26, 1954
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the deceased in the August 24 fatality as Mary Arencibia. At approximately 6:30 a.m., APD officers responded to the area of Pearce Ln. and Las Alas Trl. for an auto vs. pedestrian collision. The initial investigation shows that a 2014 Hyundai Accent was traveling on Pearce Ln when Mary Arencibia was crossing the street. The Hyundai struck her in the roadway. She was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital where she later died on September 8, 2021.
Fatality Crash #78
Car vs Pedestrian
Case: 21-2501438
Time: 9:18 p.m.
Date: September 7, 2021
Location: 7400 Block McNeil Dr.
Deceased: Richard Hunt Sloane, White male, Born June 6, 1964
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Richard Hunt Sloane as the deceased in the September 7 fatality crash on McNeil Dr. At approximately 9:18 p.m. APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the 7400 Block of McNeil Dr. The preliminary investigation shows that Richard Sloane was in the black Mazda traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of McNeil Dr., and collided head on with a Toyota. Despite life saving measures Mr. Sloane was pronounced deceased on scene at 10:02 p.m.
Fatality Crash #77
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-2481645
Time: 10:58 p.m.
Date: September 5, 2021
Location: 5400 Block of Cameron Rd.
Deceased: Kimberly Allen, White female, born June 18, 1968
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Kimberly Allen as the decedent in the September 5 crash in the 5400 Block of Cameron Rd. Around 10:58 p.m., APD officers responded to an auto vs. pedestrian crash. The initial investigation shows that a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse struck Kimberly Allen who was in the roadway. Kimberly Allen was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she was later pronounced deceased. The driver remained on scene and cooperated. No charges are expected at this time.
Fatality Crash #76
Car vs Pillar
Case: 21-2420015
Time: 12:11 a.m.
Date: August 30, 2021
Location: Giles Ln. and E. Braker Ln.
Deceased: Unidentified Hispanic male approximately 25 years of age
On August 30, at approximately 12:11 a.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the vicinity of Giles Ln. and E. Braker Ln.. The preliminary investigation shows the green Chevrolet was traveling northbound on Giles Ln., veered off the roadway and collided with a concrete pillar. The driver was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. The driver was later pronounced deceased on August 30, 2021 at 1:02 a.m.
Fatality Crash #75
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-2411660
Time: 11:22 p.m.
Date: August 29, 2021
Location: 14100 Block N. IH 35 Southbound
Deceased: Unidentified White male approximately 30 years of age
At approximately 11:22 p.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the 14100 Block of N. IH 35. The preliminary investigation shows the green Toyota was traveling southbound on N. IH 35 when it struck a pedestrian who was running across the road. It is believed other vehicles also struck the pedestrian after he was initially struck by the Toyota. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene at 11:31 p.m. No charges are anticipated against any of the drivers involved this incident.
Fatality Crash #74
Car vs Pedestrian (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-2311734
Time: 11:36 p.m.
Date: August 19, 2021
Location: N. Lamar Blvd. and Ken St.
Deceased: Jenny Rosimar Gonzales-Zepeda, White female, born 6-22-92
Arrested: Moises Balderas-Martinez, White male, 19 years of age
The Austin Police Department (APD) has made an arrest in the August 19 fatality crash on N. Lamar Blvd. and Ken St. Nineteen-year-old Moises Balderas-Martinez was arrested and charged with fail to stop and render aid. At approximately 11:36 p.m., the victim, identified as Jenny Gonzales-Zepeda was walking across the street at N. Lamar Blvd. and Ken St. to meet a friend. At the same time, a Nissan driven by Moises Balderas-Martinez struck Jenny. He continued to drive, leaving the scene of the collision. Jenny Gonzales-Zepeda was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers later located Moises Balderas-Martinez and he was taken into custody.
Fatality Crash #73
Car vs Wall
Case: 21-2300068
Time: 1:13 a.m.
Date: August 18, 2021
Location: Intersection Norwood Park Blvd./ N IH 35 NB Frontage Rd.
Deceased: Sean A. Henderson II, Black male, born September 8, 1983
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Sean Adrian Henderson II as the deceased in the August 18 traffic fatality on Norwood Park Blvd. and the N. IH 35 NB Frontage Rd.
At approximately 1:13 a.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the intersection of Norwood Park Blvd. and North IH 35 Frontage Rd. A Maroon Chevrolet was traveling west bound on Norwood Park Blvd. The vehicle attempted to stop at the stop sign at the intersection, was unable to stop and struck the retaining wall at this location. Mr. Henderson, the passenger in the vehicle, was transported to Round Rock Medical Center. On August 19, 2021 at 3:12 p.m. Mr. Henderson succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Fatality Crash #72
Car vs Car (Intoxication Manslaughter)
Case: 21-2291297
Time: 9:08 p.m.
Date: August 17, 2021
Location: 11000 Block of Jollyville Rd.
Deceased: Colton Roberts, 20
Arrested: Scott Taylor
At approximately 9:08 p.m., a 2012 Blue Hyundai driven by Colton Roberts was in the 11000 block of Jollyville Rd. A 2019 Black Honda CRV driven by Scott Taylor crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the Hyundai head on. The driver of the Hyundai was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to DPS, Taylor had a previous history of DWIs. He plead guilty to killing 20-year-old UT Dallas student in crash. Taylor was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Fatality Crash #71
Motorcycle vs Truck
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, 1982
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.
Fatality Crash #69
Truck vs Gate
Case: 21-2260336
Time: 5:13 a.m.
Date: August 14, 2021
Location: 9500 Block of Circuit of the Americas Blvd.
Deceased: Kevin Nelson, White male, born August 10, 1966
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Kevin Nelson as the deceased in the August 14 fatality crash in the 9500 block of Circuit of the Americas Blvd. At approximately 5:13 a.m. a 2020 Dodge Ram truck was approaching a large, metal gate with two separate swing arms at the entrance of Circuit of the Americas. The entrance side gate was blocking the entrance and the exit side gate was partially open. The driver of the Dodge maneuvered between the two metal gate arms and the end of the exit gate swing arm entered the cab of the truck and struck Mr. Nelson who was a passenger in the truck. The driver of the truck was also struck. Mr. Nelson died at the scene and the passenger was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Fatality Crash #68
Motorcycle vs Curb
Case: 21-2231654
Time: 11:57 p.m.
Date: August 11, 2021
Location: 2700 Block N. Lamar Blvd.
Deceased: Kevin O’Neal, White male, born December 16, 1993
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Kevin O’Neal as the deceased in the August 11 traffic fatality on N. Lamar Blvd. At approximately 11:57 p.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the 2700 Block. Mr. O’Neal was traveling north bound on a Triumph motorcycle when he struck the curb and lost control. Mr. O’Neal was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:37 a.m on August 12, 2021.
Fatality Crash #66
Scooter vs Jeep (Ran Red Light)
Case 21-2150070
Time: 1:43 a.m.
Date: August 3, 2021
Location: N. IH-35 NB Service Road and E. 7th St.
Deceased: Keegan Connell Mosley, White male, born July 11, 1990
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Keegan Connell Mosley as the deceased in the August 3 fatality crash at the intersection of the N. IH-35 NB Service Road and E. 7th St.
At 1:43 a.m., APD was notified of a collision that had occurred between a scooter and a Jeep Wrangler. The driver of the scooter ran the red light and collided with the Jeep in the intersection. Mr. Mosley was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he was pronounced deceased.
Fatality Crash #65
Car vs Car
Case 21-2110077
Time: 1:02 a.m.
Date: July 30, 2021
Location: 4700 Block of N. Capital of Texas Highway, Northbound
Deceased: Mary Rebecca Grayson, White female, born April 4, 1998
Deceased: Adrien Maxey-Salomone, Hispanic male, born September 8, 1998
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Mary Rebecca Grayson as the deceased in the July 30 fatality crash in the 4700 Block of N. Capital of Texas Highway. At 1:02 a.m., APD was notified of a collision that had occurred between a Subaru and a Saturn. The front of the Subaru struck the back of the Saturn. Mary Rebecca Grayson was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital by Austin-Travis County EMS where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Fatality Crash #63
Motorcycle vs Car
Case: 21-1971761
Date: July 16, 2021
Time: 10:53 p.m.
Location: 13000 Block of N. Lamar
Deceased: Michael Deon Fields, Black Male, born October 21, 1982
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Michael Deon Fields as the deceased in the July 16 fatality crash in the 13000 Block of N. Lamar Blvd. At 10:53 p.m., APD was notified of a collision that had occurred between a white BMW and a Suzuki motorcycle in the 13000 Block of N. Lamar. The motorcycle collided with the back right side of the BMW. Mr. Fields succumbed to his injuries, and he was pronounced deceased at 1:43 a.m. on July 17, 2021.
Fatality Crash #62
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-1960264
Date: July 15, 2021
Time: 6:18 a.m.
Location: 7600 block of East Ben White Blvd.
Deceased: Anthony Brown, White male, born March 17, 1960
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Anthony Brown as the deceased in the July 15 fatality crash in the 7600 block of East Ben White Blvd. At 6:18 a.m., APD was notified of a crash that occurred between a pedestrian and a vehicle. The driver of a 2018 Infinity struck Mr. Brown when he was in the roadway. He was pronounced deceased at the scene at 6:27 a.m.
Fatality Crash #60
Car vs Median (Lost Control)
Case: 21-1921488
Date: July 11, 2021
Time: 8:11 p.m.
Location: 5100 Block of West U.S. 290 East Bound
Deceased: Camryn Adams, White female, Born July 24, 1999
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Camryn Adams as the deceased in the fatality crash in the 5100 block of West U.S. 290 on July 11, 2021.
Camryn Adams lost control of the vehicle she was driving and crashed into the center median. She was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital and was pronounced deceased due to injuries from the crash.
Fatality Crash #60
Car vs Car
Case: 21-1920314
Date: July 11, 2021
Time: 2:44 a.m.
Location: 4400 Block East Ben White Blvd.
Deceased: Fabian Xavier Mireles Hispanic male, born February 10, 2005
Raul Vargas Jr. Hispanic male, born October 9, 1980
Juan Antonio Mireles Perez, Hispanic male, born July 14, 1981
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the decedents in the July 11 crash in the 4400 block of E. Ben White Blvd. as Fabien Xavier Mireles, Raul Vargas Jr., and Juan Antonio Mireles-Perez. Officers responded to a crash where a Gray 2009 Chevy Silverado truck and a maroon 2009 four door Acura were traveling west bound when their vehicles made contact with each other. This caused the Silverado truck to go over the barrier coming to rest on its roof in a parking lot near the frontage road. All three occupants in the Silverado died at the scene. The passenger in the Acura was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Fatality Crash #59
Car vs Roadway (Lost Control)
Case: 21-1910331
Date: July 10, 2021
Time: 4:21 a.m.
Location: 5200 block of the N IH 35 Frontage Road
Deceased: Charlie Jackson, Black male, born September 17, 1982
David Bearden, Black male, born September 22, 2000
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the decedents in the July 10 fatality crash on the N IH 35 frontage road as Charlie Jackson and David Bearden. APD responded to a crash where the driver of a white, 2021 Toyota Camry lost control and veered off the roadway. There were three passengers in the vehicle; two of the passengers, Charlie Jackson and David Bearden, were ejected from the vehicle and both were pronounced dead at the scene. The third passenger was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
The driver left the scene of the crash.
Fatality Crash #58
Car vs Motorcycle (Failed to Yield)
Case: 21-1771002
Date: June 26, 2021
Time: 3:20 p.m.
Location: South Congress Avenue and Alpine Road
Deceased: Mitchell Lesley Pitman, White male, born April 9, 1970
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Mitchell Lesley Pitman as the deceased in the June 26 fatality crash on S. Congress Avenue and Alpine Rd.
APD responded to a crash at South Congress Avenue and Alpine Rd. where a gray 2021 Jeep Gladiator made a left turn on Alpine Road while a motorcycle driven by Mitchell Lesley Pitman, was traveling in the left lane on South Congress Ave. The Jeep turned in front of the motorcycle which caused Mitchell Lesley Pitman to fall off the motorcycle and onto the ground. Mitchell Lesley Pitman was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital and died on July 6, 2021 at 6:43 p.m.
Fatality Crash #57
Motorcycle vs Median (Loss Control)
Case: 21-1770017
Date: June 26, 2021
Time: 12:10 a.m.
Location: 6600 block of Silverman Drive
Deceased: Brian Keith Fuller, White male, born May 27, 1984
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Brian Keith Fuller as the deceased in the June 26 fatality crash on Silverman Drive. Brian Keith Fuller was driving a white 2017 Indian Motorcycle when he struck the center median and curb line causing the motorcycle to fall on its side and slide. Brian Keith Fuller was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital and passed away on July 4, 2021 at 9:56 p.m.
Fatality Crash #56
Car vs Car (Failed to Yield ROW)
Case: 21-1560739
Date: 6-5-21
Time: 12:06 p.m.
Location: 11100 block of South Mopac Expressway
Deceased: Leslie Doleshal, White male, born November 29, 1944
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the deceased in the fatality crash in the 11100 block South Mopac Expressway as Leslie Doleshal. A black Toyota Tundra was traveling on Mopac Expy when Leslie Doleshal was exiting a private drive and failed to yield the right of way to the Toyota. The Toyota struck the driver’s side of Mr. Doleshal’s Honda Civic. The driver, passenger in the Toyota and Mr. Doleshal were all transported to a nearby hospital.
On Saturday, July 3, 2021, Mr. Doleshal died as a result of his injuries at 4:05 p.m.,
Fatality Crash #55
Car vs Pedestrian
Case: 21-1800589
Date: 6-29-21
Time: 11:08 a.m.
Location: 8300 block of E. Ben White Blvd.
Deceased: Miguel Guerrero-Garcia, Hispanic male, born September 9, 1980
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Miguel Guerrero-Garcia as the deceased in the June 29 traffic fatality in the 8300 block of E. Ben White Blvd. A 2014 white Jeep Wrangler and a box truck were merging into the center lane of traffic at the same time around the 8300 block of E. Ben White. The driver’s side of the Jeep struck the passenger’s side of the box truck. This crash caused the Jeep to travel into the outside lane, where Miguel Guerrero-Garcia was removing bags of mulch from the roadway that had fallen off his trailer. The Jeep struck Miguel Guerrero-Garcia and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fatality Crash #54
Car vs Car (Wrong Way)
Case: 21-1770186
Date: June 26, 2021
Time: 2:31 a.m.
Location: 500 Block of West Ben White Blvd.
Deceased: Rosas-Sanchez, Jennifer, Hispanic female, born May 21, 1995
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Jennifer Rosas- Sanchez as the deceased in the June 26, 2021 traffic fatality in the 500 block of West Ben White Blvd. Officers responded to a wrong way crash where a 2004 Silver Mercedes-Benz collided with a 2015 Silver Nissan Sentra driven by Jennifer Rosas-Sanchez. Jennifer Rosas-Sanchez was pronounced deceased on scene.
Fatality Crash #53
Vehicle vs Pedestrian (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-1710514
Date: June 20, 2021
Time: 7:18 a.m.
Location: 12200 block of S IH 35 Service Road
Deceased: Stanley Frank Curran, White male, born March 22, 1945
The Austin Police Department (APD) has Stanley Frank Curran as the deceased pedestrian in the fail to stop and render aid traffic fatality on June 20, 2021. Officers responded at approximately 7:18 a.m. to an auto-pedestrian crash in the 12200 block of the S IH 35 Service Rd. Mr. Curran was discovered by a security guard doing his morning rounds of the property. Mr. Curran appeared to have been struck by an unknown vehicle at an unknown time. The driver that struck Mr. Curran did not remain on scene. Mr. Curran was pronounced deceased at 7:26 a.m. Vehicle debris located on scene and believed to belong to the suspect vehicle appear to be from a 2019-2021 silver Toyota Corolla. The suspect vehicle should have significant front-end damage.
Fatality Crash #52
Car vs Tree
Case: 21-1680866
Date: June 17, 2021
Time: 3:01 p.m.
Location: 8100 block of Mesa Dr.
Deceased: Margaret A. Brubeck, White female, born May 17, 1939
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Margaret A. Brubeck as the deceased in the June 17 traffic fatality on Mesa Dr.
Officers responded to a single-vehicle collision near Mesa Dr. and Spicewood Springs Rd. The initial investigation shows that the 2016 Subaru Forester driven by Ms. Brubeck veered off the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle struck a tree and Ms. Brubeck was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in serious but stable condition. On June 18, 2021, she passed away at 9:19 a.m.
Fatality Crash #51
Truck vs Car (Wrong Way)
Case: 21-1640656
Date: June 13, 2021
Time: 10:11 a.m.
Location: 7200 block of Ed Bluestein Blvd.
Deceased: Rickey Delton Gonzales, White male, born August 16, 1962
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Rickey Delton Gonzales as the deceased in the June 13 traffic fatality on Ed Bluestein Blvd. The vehicle driven by Mr. Gonzales, a 1989 Chevrolet truck was traveling the wrong way in the 7200 block of Ed Bluestein Blvd. when it collided head on with a 2015 Audi. Mr. Gonzales was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Audi was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. A child was also in the backseat of the Audi and was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Fatality Crash #50
Car vs Motorcycle (Ran Red Light)
Case: 21-1630494
Date: June 12, 2021
Time: 8:14 a.m.
Location: Capital of Texas Highway and Westbank Drive
Deceased: Joseph Cable Barnes, White male, born March 3, 1986
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Joseph Cable Barnes as the deceased in the June 12 traffic fatality at Capital of Texas Highway and Westbank Dr. Officers responded to a crash where the motorcycle driven by Joseph Cable Barnes ran the red light and collided with a 2015 Silver Toyota Avalon. Mr. Barnes was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Toyota was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Fatality Crash #49
Vehicle vs Light Pole
Case: 21-1600008
Date: June 9, 2021
Time: 12:06 a.m.
Location: 5200 block of McKinney Falls Pkwy
Deceased: Capri Marie Reddix, Black female, born March 22, 1995
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Capri Marie Reddix as the deceased in the June 9 fatality crash on McKinney Falls Pkwy. Ms. Reddix was traveling on McKinney Falls Parkway when she struck a light pole at the intersection with Smith School Rd.
Fatality Crash #48
Truck vs Pedestrian
Case: 21-1540629
Date: June 3, 2021
Time: 11:25 a.m.
Location: 13300 block of S IH 35 Northbound Frontage Rd.
Deceased: James Zachary Paxton, White male, born 6-2-78
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified James Zachary Paxton as the deceased pedestrian in the June 3 fatality crash on the IH 35 frontage Rd. Mr. Paxton had stopped his vehicle on the shoulder to assist a motorist. He was outside of his vehicle and the driver of a 2007 Chrysler Van struck him. Mr. Paxton was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the van remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. This is Austin’s 48th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 50 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 36 fatal crashes resulting in 38 fatalities.
Fatality Crash #47
Truck vs Pedestrian
Case: 21-1530137
Date: June 2, 2021
Time: 3:22 a.m.
Location: 4900 Block N IH 35 NB Proper
Deceased: Barnes, Karen Everlena, Black female born August 16, 1959
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Karen Everlena Barnes as the deceased pedestrian in the June 2 fatality crash on N IH 35. Officers responded to the 4900 block in references to an 18-wheeler that struck a pedestrian. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. This is Austin’s 47th fatal traffic crash of 2021,
Fatality Crash #46
Van vs Pedestrian
Case: 21-1500377
Date: May 30, 2021
Time: 3:28 a.m.
Location: 15200 Block FM 1825
Deceased: Deja Hardeman, Black female, born September 8, 1992
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the deceased pedestrian from the May 30 crash on FM 1825 as Deja Hardeman. At 3:28 a.m., officers responded for a crash involving a pedestrian and a van. The pedestrian, Deja Hardeman was pronounced deceased at 3:52 a.m. The driver of the van remained on scene and is assisting with the investigation. This is Austin’s 46th fatal traffic crash of 2021,
Fatality Crash #45
Car vs Pedestrian (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-1380220
Date: May 18, 2021
Time: 6:20 a.m.
Location: 1900 block of N. IH 35 Southbound service road
Deceased: Brian J. Box, White male, D.O.B. 12-19-89
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Brian J. Box as the deceased in the May 18th traffic fatality on the N. IH 35 southbound service road. APD Officers responded for an auto vs. pedestrian collision. The initial investigation shows that Mr. Box was in the roadway and was most likely struck by an unknown vehicle that failed to stop and render aid. A 2008 Saturn also struck Mr. Box as he lay in the roadway. Mr. Box was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Saturn remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Charges are not expected to be filed against the driver of the Saturn. There is an ongoing criminal investigation into the initial vehicle that struck Mr. Box and left the scene.
This is Austin’s 45th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 47 fatalities for the year.
Fatality Crash #44
Car vs Car
Case: 21-1430066
Date: May 23, 2021
Time: 2:32 a.m.
Location: 10700 block of N. SH 130
Deceased: Jaime Macias, Hispanic male, D.O.B. 6-23-08
The Austin Police Department has identified the victim in the May 23rd crash on SH 130 as 12-year-old Jaime Macias. At approximately 2:32 a.m., officers responded to the 10700 block of N. SH 130 for a crash involving a Jeep Wrangler and a Honda Odyssey. Jaime Macias, a passenger in the Jeep, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fatality Crash #43
Pedestrian vs Car (DWI)
Case: 21-1421432
Date: May 22, 2021
Time: 8:40 p.m.
Location: 7300 block of McNeil Dr.
Arrested: Adrian Thomas, 40 years of age
Deceased: White male, 66 years of age
The Austin Police Department is investigating the May 22nd fatality crash that occurred in the 7300 block of McNeil Dr. At approximately 8:40 p.m., officers responded to a crash where a pedestrian was struck by a Chevrolet Impala. The driver of the Chevrolet Impala, Adrian Thomas, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Fatality Crash #42
Pedestrian vs Car (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-1380220
Date: May 18, 2021
Time: 6:20 a.m.
Location: 1900 block of N. IH 35 Southbound Service Road
Deceased: Brian J. Box, White male, D.O.B. 12-19-89
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Brian J. Box the deceased in the May 18th traffic fatality on the IH 35 southbound service road as Brian J. Box. Officers responded to the 1900 block of the N. IH 35 southbound service road for an auto vs. pedestrian collision. The initial investigation shows that Mr. Box was in the roadway and was most likely struck by an unknown vehicle that failed to stop and render aid. A 2008 Saturn also struck Mr. Box as he lay in the roadway. Mr. Box was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Saturn remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Charges are not expected to be filed. There is an ongoing criminal investigation into the initial vehicle that struck Mr. Box and left the scene.
Fatality Crash #40
Car vs Car (Intoxicated Manslaughter)
Case: 21-1370943
Date: May 17, 2021
Time: 1:51 p.m.
Location: 12000 block of Dessau Rd.
Deceased: Lateisha D. Washington, Black female, D.O.B. 3-24-75
Arrested: Octavia Antoinette Scales
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Lateisha Washington as the victim in the May 17th fatality crash on Dessau Rd. At approximately 1:51 p.m., APD Officers responded to the 12000 block of Dessau Rd. for a multi-vehicle collision. The initial investigation shows that a 2001 Toyota Corolla crashed into several vehicles that were stopped at the red light at the intersection of Dessau Rd. and Parmer Ln. The driver and passenger of the Toyota were transported to a local hospital for injuries. The passenger of the Toyota, Lateisha Washington, was later pronounced deceased as a result of the injuries she sustained in the crash. The driver of the Toyota, Octavia Antoinette Scales, was later arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. The four other drivers and two passengers involved in the crash were uninjured, remained on scene and are all cooperating with the investigation.
Fatality Crash #40
Car vs Car
Case: 21-1360879
Date: May 16, 2021
Time: 2:11 p.m.
Location: 800 block of Payton Gin Rd.
Deceased: Russell Charles McKiernan, White male, D.O.B. 09-13-69
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Russell Charles McKiernan as the victim in the May 16th traffic fatality on Payton Gin Rd.
At approximately 2:11 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Payton Gin Rd. for a two-vehicle collision between a 2005 Hyundai and a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Mr. McKiernan, the driver of a 2005 Hyundai was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas with what were believed to be minor injuries. He passed away on May 16, 2021at 11:04 p.m. The driver of the Chevrolet remained on scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. At this time, charges are not expected to be filed against the driver of the Chevrolet.
Fatality Crash #39
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-1311335
Date: May 11, 2021
Time: 8:42 p.m.
Location: 12100 block of N. IH 35 Northbound Service Rd.
Deceased: Michael Elton Holt, White Male, D.O.B. 10-11-92
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Michael Elton Holt as the victim in the fatality crash that occurred on May 11, 2021 in the 12100 block of N. IH 35 Northbound service road. At approximately 8:42 p.m., officers responded to an auto vs. pedestrian crash. The pedestrian, Michael Elton Holt, was crossing the service road when he was struck by a 2015 Nissan Rogue. Mr. Holt was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Nissan remained on scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Charges are not expected to be filed against the driver of the Nissan.
Fatality Crash #38
Car vs Pole
Case: 21-1290284
Date: May 9, 2021
Time: 3:14 a.m.
Location: 9400 block of Research Blvd.
Deceased: Caleb Hernandez, Hispanic and White male, D.O.B. 6-27-03
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Caleb Hernandez as the victim in the fatality that occurred in the 9400 block of Research Blvd. on May 9, 2021. At approximately 3:14 a.m., officers responded to a single vehicle crash where the driver struck a metal highway pole. The driver and three passengers were transported to area hospitals. Caleb Hernandez, a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at 4:24 a.m. at St. David’s Round Rock Hospital.
Fatality Crash #37
Pedestrian vs Car
Case: 21-1281304
Date: May 8, 2021
Time: 6:40 p.m.
Location: 4400 block of W. William Cannon Dr.
Deceased: Shreyansh Pasala, Asian male, born 10-25-17
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the 3-year-old decedent in the May 8, 2021 fatal crash on W. William Cannon Drive as Shreyansh Pasala. At approximately 6:40 p.m. officers responded to 4404 W. William Cannon Drive regarding a child that was struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. The child was transported to Dell Children’s Medical Center and was pronounced deceased at 7:42 p.m. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Fatality Crash #36
Car vs Pillar
Case: 21-1201405
Date: April 30, 2021
Time: 7:45 p.m.
Location: 8900 block of Research Boulevard
Deceased: Vivian Love Garcia, Hispanic female, 3/5/1992
APD has identified 29-year-old Vivian Love Garcia as the decedent in the April 30, 2021 crash in the 8900 block of Research Boulevard. The preliminary investigation shows that the red, 2005 Ford Mustang being driven by Vivian Garcia left the roadway and struck a concrete pillar. Austin-Travis County EMS were able to stabilize her for transport to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas for further treatment. She succumbed to her injuries there on May 1, 2021.
Fatality Crash #35
Truck vs Pillar
Case: 21-1210169
Date: May 1, 2021
Time: 1:56 a.m.
Location: 500 block of Anderson Lane Frontage Road WB
Deceased: William Hernandez, Hispanic male 3/9/1997
APD has identified 24-year-old William Hernandez as the decedent in the May 1, 2021 crash in the 500 block of Anderson Lane Frontage Road WB. The preliminary investigation shows that a black, 2012 Dodge Ram collided with a concrete pillar. Austin-Travis County EMS attempted to save Mr. Hernandez, the sole occupant, but he was pronounced deceased on scene.
Fatality Crash #34
Truck vs Truck
Case: 21-1180424
Date: April 28, 2021
Time: 8:47 a.m.
Location: 9200 block of Research Boulevard Svrd NB
Deceased: Hispanic male – identification pending next of kin notification
APD continues to investigate the April 28, 2021 fatal crash in the 9200 block of Research Boulevard Svrd NB. The preliminary investigation shows that a white, 2004 GMC work truck collided with a maroon, 2004 Ford F250 and both vehicles lost control. They came to rest against the concrete retaining wall on the Mopac Flyover. The driver of the Ford F250 was pronounced deceased on scene. The two passengers sustained minor injuries. The driver of the GMC was physically unharmed.
Fatality Crash #33
Pedestrian vs Truck
Case: 21-1140153
Date: April 24, 2021
Time: 1:54 a.m.
Location: 4900 block of N. IH-35 NB
Deceased: Alexis Enrique Aguirre Torres, Hispanic male, 2/23/1999
Arrested: Jessica Nicole Vasquez, Hispanic female, 23 years of age
APD has identified 22-year-old Alexis Enrique Aguirre Torres as the decedent in a four-vehicle crash that occurred on April 24, 2021 in the 4900 block of N. IH-35 NB. The preliminary investigation shows that a white, 2021 Kia Forte collided with a green, 2009 Toyota Corolla, a silver, 2007 Acura TL and a red, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. The driver of the Kia and all four passengers inside were transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas with injuries. One of those passengers, Alexis Enrique Aguirre Torres, was pronounced deceased at 2:40 a.m. The initial reports stating the Kia was driving the wrong direction and that several individuals involved in the crash had been ejected were inaccurate.
The driver in the Toyota Corolla, Jessica Nicole Vasquez, was arrested on scene for DWI.
Fatality Crash #32
Pedestrian vs Truck
Case: 21-0971607
Date: April 7, 2021
Time: 10:43 p.m.
Location: 4600 block of Teri Road
Deceased: Richard May, White male, 11/14/1954
APD has identified 66-year-old Richard May as the decedent in the April 7, 2021 auto-pedestrian crash on Teri Road. The preliminary investigation shows that Mr. May was walking in the 4600 block of Teri Road when he was struck by a gold, 2006 Dodge Ram truck. Mr. May was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center where he died on April 22, 2021.
Fatality Crash #31
Motorcycle vs Truck
Case: 21-1120588
Date: April 22, 2021
Time: 12:06 p.m.
Location: 6000 block of North I-35 southbound
Deceased: Joseph Harrell Hayman III, 24
APD has identified 24-year-old Joseph Harrell Hayman as the decedent in the April 22, 2021 crash in the 6000 block of N. IH-35 SB. The preliminary investigation shows Mr. Hayman was riding a red, 2020 Honda CB500 motorcycle in the 6000 block of N. IH-35 SB when he collided with a green, 2012 Hino box truck. The driver of the truck remained on scene. No charges are expected.
Fatality Crash #30
Truck vs Truck
Case: 21-
Date: April 21, 2021
Time: 2:45 a.m.
Location: I-35 northbound near 51st Street
Deceased: Haley Frances Womak
A 25-year-old woman who was killed in a central Austin crash with an 18-wheeler on Interstate 35 has been identified by the Austin Police Department. On April 21, around 2:45 a.m. Haley Frances Womak was a passenger in a pickup truck that collided with an 18-wheeler on the shoulder of I-35 northbound near 51st Street, police say. The 18-wheeler was pulled over on the side of the interstate. Womak was pronounced dead at the scene.
Fatality Crash #29
Car vs Pedestrian (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-1100103
Date: April 20, 2021
Time: 2:31 a.m.
Location: 14100 block of N. SH-45 W EB
Deceased: Unidentified Black male
APD continues to investigate the April 20, 2021 fatal crash involving an as-yet unidentified Black male pedestrian. The preliminary investigation shows he was struck by a grey, 2010 Lexus. The driver of that vehicle fled on foot. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene.
Fatality Crash #28
Car vs Pedestrian
Case: 21-1041173
Date: April 14, 2021
Time: 5:38 p.m.
Location: 1300 block of Lost Creek Blvd.
Deceased: Arlen Jameson, White male, 11/11/1940
APD has identified 80-year-old Arlen Jameson as the decedent in the April 14, 2021 crash in the 1300 block of Lost Creek Blvd. The preliminary investigation shows that the white, 2018 Tesla driven by Mr. Jameson and a grey, 2016 Acura were involved in a head-on collision. Arlen Jameson was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center by Austin-Travis County EMS. He died there on April 15, 2021 and approximately 1:25 a.m.
Fatality Crash #27
Car vs Pedestrian
Case: 21-1040170
Date: April 14, 2021
Time: 3:55 a.m.
Location: 12100 block of N. IH-35 SB
Deceased: Duston Theron Harrison, White male, 3/7/1982
APD has identified 39-year-old pedestrian Duston Theron Harrison as the decedent in the April 14, 2021 auto-pedestrian crash in the 12100 block of N. IH-35 SB. The driver of the green, 2002 Chevy Suburban that was involved remained on scene to provide information about the collision. No charges are anticipated.
Fatality Crash #
Car vs Car
Case:
Date: April 11, 2021
Time: 2:44 a.m.
Location: Southbound lanes of I-35 near Ballwood Park
Deceased: Alejandro Cosio-Resendez, 42
Austin police on Wednesday identified a man who died over the weekend following a crash on Interstate 35 in North Austin. Around 2:44 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a two-vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of I-35 near Ballwood Park, according to authorities. Police said Alejandro Cosio-Resendez, 42, was driving a silver Mercury Grand Marquis when his car struck a gray Nissan SUV that was on the shoulder of the highway. Cosio-Resendez died at the scene, according to police, and the driver of the Nissan, who was not identified, was not injured.
Fatality Crash #25
Car vs Truck
Case: 21-1010173
Date: April 11, 2021
Time: 1:58 a.m.
Location: 10000 block of N. IH-35 NB
Deceased: Darian Jobe, Black male, 3/21/1964
Arrested: Brendan Brown, White male, 23 years of age
On April 11, 2021, at approximately 1:58 a.m., Austin police responded to the 10000 block of N. IH-35 NB for a three-vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation shows that the purple, 2021 Chevy Spark driven by Darian Jobe crashed into a disabled black 2015 GMC truck. A third vehicle, a white 2000 Toyota Camry then crashed into the Spark. Darian Jobe was prounounced deceased on scene. The driver of the stalled GMC, Brendan Brown, was arrested for DWI. There are no charges anticipated against the driver of the Camry.
Fatality Crash #24
Truck vs Scooter
Case: 21-0990958
Date: April 9, 2021
Time: 2:07 p.m.
Location: 300 block of E. Riverside Drive
Deceased: Paulo Vaughn Mitchell, White male, 11/20/1970
On April 9, 2021, at approximately 2:07 p.m., Austin police responded to the 300 block of E. Riverside Drive for a crash involving a black and white, 2019 Ryder box truck and a MotoTec-brand scooter. The preliminary investigation shows that the scooter collided with the truck. The scooter operator, Paulo Vaughn Mitchell, was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Ryder box truck was physically uninjured. No charges are expected.
Fatality Crash #23
Truck vs Truck
Case: 21-0950639
Date: April 5, 2021
Time: 11:20 a.m.
Location: Ed Bluestein Blvd. and Loyola Ln.
Deceased: Unidentified Hispanic male
At approximately 11:20 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021, Austin police responded to a two-vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicles, a yellow, 2000 Freightliner semi and a black, 1994 Nissan pickup truck collided in the intersection of Ed Bluestein Blvd. and Loyola Ln. The unidentified Hispanic male driving the Nissan was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the semi was physically unharmed.
Fatality Crash #22
Car vs Truck
Case: 21-0841255
Date: March 25, 2021
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: 9000 block of Tuscany Way
Deceased: Armando Garcia-Sanchez, Hispanic male, 2/20/1993
The preliminary investigation shows that Armando Garcia-Sanchez was driving a brown, 2013 Honda Pilot in the 9000 block of Tuscany Way on March 25, 2021 when the vehicle collided with an orange, 2009 Volvo semi truck. Mr. Garcia-Sanchez was pronounced deceased on scene. The truck driver was physically unharmed.
Fatality Crash #21
Motorcycle vs Fence
Case: 21-0801421
Date: March 21, 2021
Time: 9:02 p.m.
Location: 9500 block of Circuit of the Americas Boulevard
Deceased: White male – identity pending next of kin notification
At approximately 9:02 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021, Austin police officers were dispatched to the 9500 block of Circuit of the Americas Blvd. for a motorcyclist who had crashed into a fence. The White male, whose name will be released once next of kin has been notified, was pronounced deceased on scene.
Fatality Crash #20
Pedestrian vs Car (Hit and Run)
Case: 21-0631309
Date: March 4, 2021
Time: 9:41 p.m.
Location: 7200 block of Cameron Road
Deceased: Cynthia Maria Leonard, White female, 3/15/1974
The preliminary investigation shows that Cynthia Maria Leonard was struck by a white, 2015 Ford Fiesta in the 7200 block of Cameron Road. The driver then fled the scene. The victim was pronounced deceased on site.
Fatality Crash #19
Car vs Truck (Wrong Way)
Case: 21-0520207
Date: February 21, 2021
Time: 2:35 a.m.
Location: 10300 block of N. IH-35 SB
Deceased: Jose Rufino Cortez De Paz, Hispanic male, 11/29/1953
The preliminary investigation shows that Jose Rufino Cortez De Paz was driving a maroon, 1989 Chevrolet 1500 pickup the wrong way in the 10300 block of N. IH-35 SB on February 21, 2021 at approximately 2:35 a.m. He crashed head on with a black, 2006 Peterbilt tractor trailer. Mr. Cortez De Paz was pronounced deceased on scene.
Fatality Crash #18
Car vs Truck (Speed)
Case: 21-0501214
Date: February 19, 2021
Time: 8:47 p.m.
Location: 7500 block of S. IH-35 SB
Deceased: Damian Allen Michael Garza, Hispanic male, 5/27/1995
Victoria Nicole Rangel, 21
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2018, black Ford F-150 crew cab pickup was traveling at a high rate of speed in the 7500 block of IH-35 south bound proper when it collided with the trailer of a 2000, white Freightliner truck. The driver and the passenger of the Ford were both pronounced deceased on scene. Austin Police Department identified the two victims as Damian Allen Michael Garza, 25, and Victoria Nicole Rangel, 21.
Fatality Crash #17
Pedestian vs Car (Intoxicated Manslaughter)
Case: 21-0421601
Date: February 11, 2021
Time: 9:54 p.m.
Location: 5000 block of W. 290/Mopac (Flyover)
Deceased: Eric Anthony Torres, Hispanic male, 2/24/1987
Arrested: Victor Sverdlin, White male, 33 years of age
The preliminary investigation shows that Eric Anthony Torres was driving a silver, 2007 Nissan Versa over the 290/Mopac flyover when he hit a retaining wall. Mr. Torres exited his vehicle to assess the damage when Victor Sverdlin attempted to drive around him in a grey, 2014 Toyota Avalon. The Avalon began sliding toward the Versa due to the icy conditions at which time Eric Torres was forced over the edge of the flyover and fell to the grassy hill below. Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but Eric Torres was ultimately pronounced deceased on scene. Victor Sverdlin was arrested for driving while intoxicated and booked into the Travis County Jail. His booking photo is being withheld pending lineups.
Fatality Crash #14
Car vs Car (Speed)
Case: 21-0380214
Date: February 7, 2021
Time: 2:57 a.m.
Location: 2900 block of San Gabriel Street
Deceased: Felipe Chavez-Salinas, who was 34 years old
The preliminary investigation shows that the decedent, who has not yet been identified, was driving a red, 2020 Chevrolet Corvette southbound in the 3000 block of N. Lamar at a high rate of speed. The Corvette sideswiped a silver, 2018 Ford Explorer that was in use as a ridesharing vehicle, before colliding with two telephone poles and a parked, unoccupied silver, 2021 Toyota Tundra. The Corvette came to a stop near W. 29th and Shoal Crest Avenue. The driver, and sole occupant, of the Chevrolet was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he was pronounced deceased at 6:50 a.m. The driver and customer in the Ford were uninjured.
Fatality Crash #13
Bicycle vs Car
Case: 21-0341017
Date: February 3, 2021
Time: 5:11 p.m.
Location: 3400 block of W. Slaughter Lane
Deceased: Samuel Stephens, White male, 12/17/1962
The preliminary investigation shows that Samuel Stephens was stopped on his bicycle on the south curb line in the 3400 block of W. Slaughter Lane. He collided with the right rear quarter panel of a grey, 2017 Chevrolet Cruze as he attempted to cross over to the north curb line. Mr. Stephens was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries on February 6, 2021. The driver of the Chevrolet remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. There are no charges expected.
Fatality Crash #12
Bicycle vs Car (Wrong Way)
Case: 21-0360616
Date: February 5, 2021
Time: 12:10 p.m.
Location: 900 block of E. Koenig Lane Svrd WB
Deceased: Mark Coley Davis, White male, 2/10/1964
The preliminary investigation shows that a tan, 2008 Ford Expedition was in the left lane of westbound traffic on E. Koenig Lane when the driver unsuccessfully attempted to brake and change lanes in order to avoid striking a bicyclist that was cycling against the flow of traffic on a one-way street. The bicyclist, Mark Coley Davis, was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he was pronounced deceased at 12:54 p.m. The driver of the Ford remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. Driver impairment was not a factor in the crash.
Fatality Crash #11
Truck vs guardrail
Case: 21-0350057
Date: February 4, 2021
Time: 1:03 a.m.
Location: 4300 block of N. IH-35 Upper Deck SB
Deceased: Michael Jay Moore, Black male, 11/28/1969
The preliminary investigation shows that Michael Jay Moore was driving a white, 2006 Kenworth semi-truck and attached trailer when he struck the guardrail separating the upper and lower deck of southbound traffic in the 4300 block of N. IH-35. The unit overturned. Mr. Moore was pronounced deceased on scene at 1:39 a.m. The exact cause of the crash is not yet known.
Fatality Crash #10
Car vs Truck (Lost Control)
Case: 21-0320108
Date: February 1, 2021
Time: 2:10 a.m.
Location: 7200 block of E. Ben White Blvd WB
Deceased: White male – release of identity pending next of kin notification
The preliminary investigation shows a grey, 2009 Infinity EX35 was traveling westbound in the 7200 block of E. Ben White Boulevard when the driver left the roadway for an unknown reason and slammed into an 18 wheeler that was stopped on the shoulder. The semi’s trailer caught on fire as did the Infinity. The driver of the Infinity was pronounced deceased on scene. The truck driver was not injured.
Fatality Crash #9
Car vs Pedestrian
Case: 21-0311256
Date: January 31, 2021
Time: 7:59 p.m.
Location: 1700 block of North Mopac southbound
Deceased: Nelson Ramon Zelaya-Trochez | Hispanic male | June 24, 1984
The preliminary investigation shows a 2005 Nissan Quest was pulled over onto the west shoulder of the 1700 block of North Mopac southbound. The driver exited the vehicle and was lying underneath the car trying to repair it. A 2016 Kia Soul was traveling southbound in the outside lane, when it struck the driver’s side of the Nissan Quest. The driver of the Nissan Quest was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other injuries reported. The driver of the Kia Soul remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. There was not any indication of impairment.
Fatality Crash #8
Car vs Car (Lost Control)
Case: 21-0300185
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021
Time: 2:25 a.m.
Location: 7400 block of N. IH-35 northbound
Deceased: Denyse Jaimes-Olmos, Hispanic female, born 04-30-94
On Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 2:25 a.m., Austin Police responded to the 7400 block of N. IH-35 northbound in reference to a crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered a multiple vehicle crash and located the victim in the roadway. The decedent has been identified as 26-year-old Denyse Jaimes-Olmos. The preliminary investigation shows that Ms. Jaimes-Olmos was traveling northbound on N. IH-35 in a 2011 GMC Terrain when she crashed into a barricade on the outside shoulder. After that initial impact Ms. Jaimes-Olmos’ GMC slid across all lanes of IH-35 finally stopping in the inside lane. A second vehicle then crashed into Ms. Jaimes-Olmos’ GMC from behind causing Ms. Jaimes-Olmos to fall into the roadway. A third vehicle struck Ms. Jaimes-Olmos. Ms. Jaimes-Olmos was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle suffered non-life threatening injuries. There were no injuries reported from the third vehicle.
Fatality Crash #7
Car vs Pedestrian
Case: 21-271003
Time: 5:50 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Location: 4604 S. Lamar Blvd.
Decedent: Soheili, Susan | White female | DOB: October 31, 1958
On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Austin Police responded to 4604 S. Lamar Blvd. in reference to a crash at 5:50 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located the driver of a White Toyota RAV 4, and a pedestrian who was being treated by Austin-Travis County EMS. A witness at the scene stated the driver of the vehicle was making a left turn out of a parking garage, when she struck the pedestrian. The driver was not aware that she struck anyone at the time of the crash. The victim, identified as 62-year old Susan Soheili, was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with serious bodily injuries. On Friday, January 29, 2021, Ms. Soheili succumbed to her injuries, and was pronounced deceased at 12:15 p.m.
Fatality Crash #6
Car vs Concrete Pillar (Lost Control)
Case: 21-0290167
Date: January 29, 2021
Time: 3:07 a.m.
Location: 9500 block of East U.S. HWY 290 eastbound
Deceased: Jay Ochoa, Hispanic male, born 9-22-2000
Juan Sanchez, Hispanic male, born 10-26-01
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2020 Kia Stinger was traveling eastbound in the center lane of traffic and lost control in the 9500 block of East U.S. 290 eastbound. The vehicle traveled into the outside lane before leaving the roadway and struck a guardrail and a large cement pillar. The driver and passenger were both pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fatality Crash #5
Motorcycle vs Curb (Lost Control)
Case: 21-0261097
Date: January 26, 2021
Time: 6:38 p.m.
Location: 13300 block of FM 620 southbound
Deceased: Michael Ivanowski, White male, born 11-25-72
The preliminary investigation shows that the motorcycle driven by Michael Ivanowski struck a curb in the 13300 block of FM 620 southbound. Mr. Ivanowski was not able to regain control and struck a guardrail. He was ejected from the motorcycle. He was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fatality Crash #4
Car vs Bicycle
Case: 21-0100102
Date: Sunday, January 10, 2021
Time: 1:26 p.m.
Location: 1000 block of E. Anderson Lane
Deceased: Elgin Earl Lahrmann | White male | April 14, 1958
Austin police officers responded to the 1000 block of E. Anderson Lane following a report of a bicyclist lying in the roadway. The cyclist, later identified as Elgin Earl Lahrmann, was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died on January 15, 2021. The preliminary investigation indicates that Mr. Lahrmann was riding eastbound in the middle lane of traffic when he was struck from behind by a black sedan that fled the scene.
Fatality Crash #3
Car vs Car (Lost Control)
Case: 21-0131373
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Time: 11:40 p.m.
Location: 3900 block of W. Howard Lane
Deceased: Jasmine Symon Campos | Black female | October 1, 1992
The preliminary investigation shows that Jasmine Symon Campos was driving a grey, 2019 Nissan Sentra westbound on W. Howard Lane when she crashed into an eastbound white, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The driver of the Marquis was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center with serious injuries. He is currently in stable condition. Jasmine Symon Campos was pronounced deceased on scene.
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Car vs Car (Intoxicated Manslaughter)
Case: 21-0090080
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2021
Time: 1:13 a.m.
Location: 3700 block of N. IH-35 Svrd NB
Deceased: Khairullah Danish | Middle Eastern male | January 1, 1980
Arrested: Christian Ramos | Hispanic male | 24 years of age
The preliminary investigation shows that Khairullah Danish was driving eastbound on E. 38 ½ Street in a black, 2009 Toyota Carolla when he arrived at a traffic signal flashing red in all directions. He came to a complete stop and began proceeding through the intersection when he was struck by Christian Ramos. Ramos was driving a grey, 2013 Mazda CX-9 and failed to yield at the intersection. Upon arrival, Austin-Travis County EMS attempted life-saving measures, but Khairullah Danish succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Officers conducted an investigation and determined that Christian Ramos was intoxicated. He was placed under arrest and is charged with intoxication manslaughter. His bond has been set at $100,000.
Greater Austin Area Fatal Crashes
December 10 , 2021 – Liberty Hill —Dec. 10, 2021 @ 11:51 P.M: Auto/Pedestrian, fatality crash. Male pedestrian in dark clothing walked Northbound, across SH 29, in an unlit area. Pedestrian walked in front of a vehicle that was traveling Westbound on SH 29.
December 7, 2021 – Liberty Hill — There are growing traffic concerns in Liberty Hill off of Highway 29 after a series of car accidents have happened in the last month. On Dec. 7, 2021 @ 6:18 P.M., 11000 block SH 29: This head-on fatality crash may have been due to a medical emergency.
December 5, 2021 – Taylor — UPDATED — A man was convicted and sentenced for his role in a fatal crash that killed two people in Taylor in 2021, according to Williamson County court documents. Documents showed 29-year-old Dylan Wade Weise was convicted by a court July 24 after pleading guilty to criminal negligent homicide, which was a lesser offense. He was previously charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter related to the 2021 incident. Weise was sentenced to serve 12 months in state jail. Weise was accused of driving under the influence after two people were killed in a crash involving a car and motorcycle in Taylor on Sunday evening. The Taylor Police Department said Dylan Wade Weise, 27, of Taylor, was arrested and charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter, a second-degree felony. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of North State Highway 95 and Chandler Road. Police said they found Weise, who was driving a black 2015 Toyota car, failed to yield to the right of way by making a left turn in front of a 2008 Mototech motorcycle. Mark Becker, 63, and Nancy Becker, 66, were on the motorcycle.
November 30, 2021 – Cedar Park — One person died after a vehicle crashed into a tree near Cedar Park Tuesday night, Austin-Travis County EMS said in a tweet. The Cedar Park Police Department on Wednesday identified the driver as Toby David Garonzik, 74. He was pronounced dead at the scene. ATCEMS said it got multiple 911 calls reporting a person was pinned inside of a vehicle at the 14000 block of Anderson Mill Road, which is near FM 620.
November 15, 2021 – Travis County (25) — One person is dead after a motorcycle crash west of Austin Monday afternoon. Austin-Travis County EMS says the crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle happened around 2 p.m. at 15100 Debba Drive. That’s near FM 620.
October 29, 2021 – Travis County (24) — One person died after a crash involving a vehicle and a Leander ISD bus in west Travis County Friday morning, officials say. Multiple agencies, including STAR Flight, were responding to the crash in the 18300 block of RR 1431 road just after 7:30 a.m. Crews removed a person from a car on the scene. The person later died at a local hospital. The Texas Department of Public Safety took over the investigation and said that a red car traveling eastbound on RR 1431 for an unknown reason struck the bus that was traveling westbound. The bus was on its way to pick up Cedar Park Middle and High school students at the time of the crash.
October 23, 2021 – Kerrville — Two children are dead and a third 46-year old female has also died. The crash happened at about 3:20 p.m., Saturday, during the “Airport Race Wars 2″ drag racing event that was held at the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport. The event involved drivers speeding down a runway while they competed for cash.
October 19, 2021 – Round Rock — Round Rock Police reopened Interstate 35 in Round Rock early Wednesday morning after a deadly auto-pedestrian crash. The Round Rock Police Department says the highway was closed between Old Settlers and Palm Valley Boulevards after a crash around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday. Police say German Chavez, 55, of Maryland, was crossing the highway from east to west and was hit by a car heading north. The driver of that car stayed on scene, was released later that night and no one else was hurt.
October 17, 2021 – Travis County (23) — One person has died and another is injured after a rollover crash in northeast Travis County Sunday evening. Austin-Travis County EMS said medics are taking the injured person to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. The crash happened just after 6 p.m. in the area of 3900 East Parmer Lane, which is near East Yager Lane and the Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
October 13, 2021 – Round Rock — Round Rock police identified the person killed in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on southbound Interstate 35. Police say Janette Gaither, 36, of Fort Worth died in the collision that happened on the highway between Hesters Crossing and State Highway 45. The Tuesday crash involved an 18-wheeler and shut down the southbound lanes of I-35 for a few hours that morning.
October 9, 2021 – San Marcos — A 62-year-old woman died in an automatic pedestrian accident in San Marcos on Saturday night. The San Marcos police station responded to a major accident near Hunter Road and Quarry Springs Road at around 9:49 pm. According to police, the driver encountered a pedestrian on the road near the convenience store Pocoloco and the Siena Point apartment. The driver tried to avoid a pedestrian (later identified as Lori McNab, 62), but a vehicle struck her, officials said.
October 8, 2021 – Comal County — Two motorcyclists traveling together on Farm-to-Market Road 306 were killed Friday evening when one cycle careened into a tree and the other was struck by an oncoming pickup truck, injuring the driver and killing a passenger of the truck, authorities said. Three person died in the crash. The two men failed to negotiate a curve, possibly due to unsafe speed, and lost control of their vehicles, police said.
October 5, 2021 – Cedar Park — A 28-year-old man who died after a crash involving a bicycle and a vehicle Monday has been identified by Cedar Park police. Police responded to the crash around 11:50 a.m. Monday at the intersection of South Bell Boulevard and East Little Elm. Corey James Been, the cyclist involved in the crash, was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries, police say.
September 26, 2021 – Travis County (22) — One person is dead after a crash in southeastern Travis County Sunday afternoon, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. ATCEMS says the two-vehicle crash happened on FM 812 Road around 3:28 p.m. The crash site is about a mile east of Circuit of the Americas. One vehicle caught on fire, ATCEMS says. ATCEMS says two people were taken to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
September 26, 2021 – Milam County — A 23-year-old Hutto man died in a Sunday night traffic crash near Thorndale in Milam County. The Department of Public Safety reports Layne Alexander Watkins died when he was ejected from his vehicle, and a 19-year-old male passenger was injured as a pickup went off the road and struck a tree.
September 12, 2021 – Travis County (21) — The Texas Department of Public Safety identified a man Monday who died in a crash just outside the Austin city limits Sept. 12. Texas DPS said Jorge Lozano, 64, of Del Valle was driving a 2016 GMC Terrain when it drifted into the wrong side of FM 812 about a half-mile southeast of Austin. The SUV continued off the road and hit a culvert, then stopped after it went through a fence. Lozano was pronounced dead at the scene, DPS said. The crash happened just after 1 p.m. between Mustang Ridge and Cedar Creek. A passenger was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center via STAR Flight with injuries.
September 11, 2021 – New Braunfels — The New Braunfels Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit and run fatality traffic accident. The driver of the 18-wheeler, a 54-year old male from Dale, Texas, died in that collision. On today’s date at approximately 8:30am, officers were called to the 1000 block of I-35 North (northbound mainlanes) at Hwy 46 for a report of a pedestrian accident on the highway. That vehicle, a silver 4-door Dodge Neon, attempted to swerve away from the trailer on the shoulder and struck the driver (as well as the back of the 18-wheeler) with the back right passenger side of the sedan.
September 8, 2021 – Travis County (20) — One person is dead and two others are injured after a head-on collision on McNeil Drive near US 183 and San Felipe Boulevard in northwest Austin. Authorities say the incident happened around 9:20 p.m. on the 7400 block of McNeil at San Felipe. Preliminary investigation suggests only that a Mazda sedan and a Toyota SUV collided in the area. The SUV reportedly then continued onward a short distance before crashing into another vehicle. Later reports indicate the Mazda’s driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene while two occupants of the second car were taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No further information is currently available. The crash occurred Tuesday night around 9:30 p.m. A man driving a black sedan hit a car with four people inside, but no one was hurt. He then drove off and hit another car with two people inside.
September 8, 2021 – Williamson County — A woman killed in a Sept. 5 rollover crash on MoPac Expressway in Williamson County was identified by the Texas Department of Public Safety Monday. Texas DPS said she was Sheila Troxell, 51, of San Antonio. She was pronounced dead on scene. DPS said the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. that day. A 2003 Ford Expedition, which was reported as stolen, was going north on MoPac. For an unknown reason, Troxell, who was driving, drifted off the roadway, causing the car to roll multiple times. DPS said Troxell and the passenger, a 34-year-old man also from San Antonio, were ejected from the SUV. The passenger was taken to a local hospital for his injuries.
August 30, 2021 – Travis County (19) — The Department of Public Safety is expected to release more information Tuesday morning about a deadly crash involving a dump truck Monday afternoon in Spicewood. Austin-Travis County EMS says one person died in the crash around 5:35 p.m. on South Pace Bend Road. ATCEMS and the Pedernales Fire Department responded to the incident.
August 22, 2021 – Cedar Park — A 67-year-old man died after being hit by a car while riding his bike Sunday morning, Cedar Park police say. Police found David Lutz with critical, life-threatening injuries near Cypress Creek Road and El Salido Parkway around 7:55 a.m. Sunday after the crash. Lutz was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries, police say. CPPD says the driver stayed at the scene. A spokesperson didn’t comment on possible charges for the driver.
August 5, 2021 – Kyle — Kyle police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened Aug. 5. A Hays County Sheriff’s Deputy found a man who had been hit by a vehicle around 2:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Windy Hill Road, on the east side of Interstate 35 near the frontage road. Despite life-saving efforts by Buda Fire and EMS at the scene, Jose Emilio Berberena, 22, was pronounced dead at Ascension Seton Hays hospital later that day. KPD’s crash investigation unit is on the case, and KPD says it believes the vehicle in question is a white 2010-2012 Ford F-150 pickup with a chrome bumper. The pickup potentially has damage to its grill and front end, along with a faulty passenger-side headlight.
August 5, 2021 – Mustang Ridge (18) — One person died after hitting a pole and going into cardiac arrest in Mustang Ridge Thursday. Austin-Travis County EMS said crews were called out to U.S. Highway 183 southbound and Old Lockhart Road around 12:13 p.m. after reports that a car went through a fence and hit a pole. The driver and sole occupant seemed to be unconscious and going into cardiac arrest, according to the 911 call.
July 24, 2021 – Fredericksburg — Two people killed in a Fredericksburg crash over the weekend have been identified by the Fredericksburg Police Department. Police say 27-year-old Kayla Maughan and 38-year-old David Rodrigues died after a pickup truck and a minivan crashed on State Highway 16 Saturday, July 24 around 9:12 p.m. FPD says it was a head-on crash. Rodrigues was driving the truck south. Maughan was a front seat passenger in the minivan, which was driving north near the 3000 block of SH 16, police say. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Maughan’s husband, the driver of the minivan, and their two children in the back seat were flown to San Antonio hospitals, police say. Police didn’t provide an update on their condition.
June 26, 2021 – Travis County (17) —A person has died after a crash on SH 130 in eastern Travis County late on Saturday evening. Medics responded to reports of a collision involving a single vehicle at about 11:25 p.m. on Saturday. One person was reportedly trapped inside the vehicle.
June 23, 2021 – Georgetown —A deadly crash on Interstate 35 in Georgetown closed southbound lanes Wednesday, police say. The road reopened around 1 p.m. Wednesday after being closed since around 10 a.m. Georgetown police said Thursday that Julia Inman, 62, veered off the interstate and crashed into a guardrail while driving a 2012 Nissan. She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders, GPD said.
July 16, 2021 – Travis County (16) — A person died in a wreck on FM 1626 in southern Travis County, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. TCSO tweeted about the wreck just before 10 a.m. Friday and said deputies were on scene and the road was closed, then followed it up at 10:20 a.m. to say someone died. It was at the intersection of FM 1626 and Katy Lane, near San Leanna.
June 16, 2021 – Bee Caves (15) — A 72 year old woman who was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after reports that a car rolled into a retention pond at the Hill Country Galleria has died. The crash happened in the 3900 block of Market Street, near Dick’s Sporting Goods. The call came in just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, Austin-Travis County EMS said. Bee Cave Police Department reported officers found one car on its roof in the retention pond. The pond was holding about 18 to 24 inches of water. One officer who responded saw the woman inside the car, but couldn’t open the doors because they were locked and sunk in mud.
June 13, 2021 – Round Rock, TX — June 13, 2021, James Steven Glasgow was killed. Investigators reported that the crash took place at around 1:30 a.m. along I-35 near Bratton Lane. The vehicle somehow ran off the ramp onto the grass where it then crashed into a tree. Police claim that tests showed Glasgow had a .22 BAC following the crash, and drugs may also have been a factor.
May 28, 2021 – Travis County (14) — DPS says an unidentified driver hit a pedestrian around 3:20 a.m. Friday near the 14300 block of Dessau Road. Alyssa Gonzalez, a 20-year-old from Pflugerville, was pronounced dead at the scene.Witnesses have described the suspect’s vehicle as a black or dark colored Buick passenger vehicle. The vehicle may have heavy front end damage to the grill and bumper, police say. The Texas DPS is asking for the public’s help providing information on a fatal hit and run early Friday morning in Pflugerville. The person was driving northbound in the outside lane. After the crash, the driver left the scene, failing to render aid for Gonzalez, DPS says.
May 23, 2021 – Travis County (13) — One child was killed and four others hospitalized following a multi-vehicle collision in Northeast Travis County in the early hours of Sunday morning. At 12:45a.m., EMS were responding to the scene in the 10000 block of State Highway 130 northbound, near the Parmer Lane exit by Manor. First responders at the scene reported six vehicles were involved and a total of six patients, with one victim having been ejected during the crash.
May 11, 2021 – Jarrell — One person died following a crash Tuesday involving two commercial trucks on Interstate 35 between Jarrell and Georgetown, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. Southbound lanes on I-35 are closed, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said via Twitter. The crash happened near mile marker 270 and involves at least one 18-wheeler. Traffic is being detoured at the southbound exit to Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Texas DPS said they were told about the crash around 5:40 a.m.
May 10, 2021 – Travis County (12) — A person died after being hit by a vehicle near the Travis/Caldwell county line Monday morning, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office said. The person was hit near the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and Camino Real (State Highway 21), the sheriff’s office said. The call came in around 6 a.m. Roads were closed for more than two hours and reopened around 8:15 a.m. The approximate address given was the 10700 block of U.S. 183, which is near a gas station and truck stop.
May 6, 2021 – Travis County (11) — A 71-year-old man killed in a crash on U.S. 183 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport late last month was identified by the Texas Department of Public Safety Thursday. DPS said he was Robert Pineda of Austin. The crash happened April 25 around 9:25 p.m., just south of Onion Creek. DPS said the 2015 Nissan Versa Pineda was driving was going northbound on 183. A 2008 Dodge Ram failed to yield while leaving a private drive. The Dodge hit the front right of the Nissan, which caused it to roll into the median. Pineda was pronounced dead at the scene, DPS said.
May 3, 2021 – Taylor — The Taylor Police Department is investigating after a man died in a motorcycle crash Monday. Police said it happened in the 5000 block of West 2nd Street. Officers got a call about the crash just before 9 p.m. They determined a motorcycle going east on West 2nd Street hit a U-Haul truck that had entered an intersection while going north on FM 3349. The motorcyclist, Jacob Shelp, 38, of Elgin, was pronounced dead on scene, according to Taylor PD. The driver of the U-Haul wasn’t hurt.
April 30, 2021 Liberty Hill — One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash at State Highway 29 and County Road 260 in Liberty Hill Friday. The Texas Department of Public Safety said it happened just after 10:30 a.m. The agency is still investigating the crash and what caused it. DPS is reminding drivers to minimize distractions, not drive while tired, avoid driving under the influence, obey traffic signals and wear a seatbelt.
April 26, 2021 New Braunfels — A 19-year-old Fort Hood man died in New Braunfels after hitting a utility pole in a single-car crash early Monday morning around 7:20 a.m. New Braunfels Police say the man was speeding on the southbound frontage road of Interstate 35 when he lost control of the car in a construction zone. The car hit the inside and outside retaining barriers before hitting the utility pole and rolling over into a field. Police don’t believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. Police believe the crash happened during the overnight hours.
April 25, 2021 – Travis C0unty (10) — The Department of Public Safety says one person is dead after a crash Sunday night on northbound U.S. 183 near the airport. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash happened around 9:50 p.m. on the highway just south of Onion Creek. Two vehicles collided and one person was pinned in their vehicle. Austin-Travis County EMS says paramedics took that person to the hospital with critical life-threatening injuries. Crews with Travis County Fire and Rescue took a second person to the hospital.
April 27, 2021 – Travis C0unty — Two Manor Independent School District students were significantly hurt in a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning on northbound FM 973 after their pickup truck was hit head-on by another truck. All-in-all, seven students were in the pickup that was hit — including three students who were in the bed of the pickup, police said. Two students were taken to local hospitals: one by air in a Star Flight helicopter and the other by ambulance. The driver of the second pickup was also taken to the hospital in an ambulance. All three had serious injuries, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. Hours after the crash, you can see the tire tracks going from the wrong lane of travel across the road and into the grass. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. on FM 973, just north of its intersection with U.S. Highway 290. Police also believe alcohol could have played a role in the cause of the crash. In an update Tuesday afternoon, MPD said the driver of the truck occupied by the Manor ISD students, who is also a student themselves, was arrested on a DWI charge. The other driver was also arrested on an intoxication assault charge, according to police.
April 16, 2021 – Travis C0unty (9) — The Manor Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own Saturday morning, following a deadly crash in south Austin just before midnight. MPD reports Hunter Hartman, 27, was killed in the crash that happened near the intersection of 290 and El Rey Boulevard. That’s near Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital. Hartman worked as a victim services specialist and recently graduated from Baylor University with a master’s degree in social work, MPD says.
April 15, 2021 – Austin DPS — A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper hit and ran over someone just west of the State Capitol building Thursday morning. The person, identified as Roger Fuentes, 50, was lying in the middle of the road when he was hit. Troopers tried to save his life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene just after 4 a.m. His last known address is in Taft, Texas, according to DPS. The crash happened at the corner of West 13th and Colorado Streets around 3:45 a.m. The man was lying in the road for “unknown reasons,” and the trooper was patrolling adjacent streets when the collision occurred.
April 8, 2021 – Travis C0unty (8) — Eric Strait from San Marcos was driving a 2011 Suzuki GXS motorcycle on State Highway 130 southbound around 8:35 p.m. DPS says Strait traveled off the roadway and into the median and was ejected from the motorcycle Austin Thursday night. Austin-Travis County EMS said crews were called out to the scene at about 8:36 p.m. A 911 caller reported a “motorcycle collision” with one person being unconscious.
March 28, 2021 – Travis C0unty (7) — DPS says Israel Benitez Sosentes, 32, was driving around a curve on Sprinkle Road in eastern Travis County when he overcorrected and lost control of a 2005 Ford Expedition, causing it to move off the road. Austin-Travis County EMS says first responders were called out to the 1500 block of Cameron Road near Springdale Road just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning.
March 18, 2021 – Round Rock — A 23-year-old woman died in the crash that happened around 7 a.m. March 18 north of the Round Rock Avenue Bridge, near RM 620 and Exit 253. The woman who died in the collision was driving a Ford Edge, police said. The crash involved two vehicles, according to police.
March 18, 2021 – Round Rock — A deadly, multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 35 in Round Rock closed the southbound lanes of the freeway the morning of March 18. Now, police are looking to speak with a driver who was pulling a dark-colored trailer in the area. The driver with the trailer would’ve been in that section of the highway at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Round Rock police say. Investigators are also looking to speak with witnesses to the crash. Police say at least one person died in the crash, which happened north of the Round Rock Avenue bridge. That person was identified as Jaton Lozano, 44, of Killeen, on March 22 by police.
March 14, 2021 – Round Rock — The Round Rock Police Department is on the lookout for the van involved in a crash that killed a pedestrian on Interstate 35 earlier this month. Police say on March 14 around 1 a.m., Angel Contreras was walking along I-35 near the La Margarita Restaurant when he was hit and killed by a van going southbound. The area is north of Sam Bass Road. Police found the vehicle that hit Contreras was a 1996-2002 white Chevy Express van. Officers say the van was loaded with boxes and luggage on top of it. It will probably have damage to its headlight on the front right and its passenger-side mirror. After hitting Contreras, the van then exited I-35 at RM 620/Round Rock Avenue, according to police.
March 10, 2021 – Travis C0unty (6) — One person died after a crash in Del Valle on Sunday night in the 10600 block of FM 812 just before 8:15 p.m. DPS identified that person as Jose Martinez-Garcia, 22. The area is west of Circuit of the Americas. Texas DPS said the 2020 Kawasaki motorcycle was going eastbound on FM 812 when it traveled off the south edge of the road as it went into a curve due to “excessive speed.” The motorcycle then hit the guard rail, which ejected Martinez-Garcia.
March 10, 2021 – Travis C0unty (5) — A person was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the 204000 block of west State Highway 71 near Lakeway on Wednesday morning — causing extended delays in the area into the afternoon. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the victim became pinned in their vehicle after the collision between a vehicle and a semi-truck. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Mark McElvany, of Texas City. According to DPS, the 2020 Toyota Corolla driven by McElvany drifted to the left out of his lane and struck a 2000 Peterbilt truck tractor going westbound near Haystack Cove.
March 10, 2021 – Travis C0unty (4) — Texas DPS said troopers were called out to the crash on FM 2224 near River Hills Road at about 6 a.m. DPS identified the victim as Jackson Coker, 18. Coker was driving eastbound on FM 2224 in a 2018 Jeep. EMS medics responded to the intersection at 6:12 a.m. after receiving reports about a rollover collision.. He was the only one in the car. DPS said for unknown reasons, the Jeep went off the right side of the road and hit the guardrail before rolling down the embankment. Coker was a former student and football player at Westlake High School and part of the Class of 2020.
March 1, 2021 – Travis C0unty (3) — One person was killed in a rollover crash in Southeast Austin on Monday, medics said. Austin-Travis EMS Medics responded to the crash in the 7800 block of Dee Gabriel Collins Road near McKinney Falls Parkway around 11:20 a.m. Medics said the driver, who has not been identified, may have been ejected from the vehicle. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.
February 27, 2021 – Travis C0unty (2) — One person died and another was critically injured following a two-vehicle crash in southeast Austin the intersection of Dee Gabriel Collins Road and Creedmoor Road at around 2:31 a.m. Saturday. Texas DPS says Yefrin Rivera, 23, drove a 2015 Toyota Tundra into oncoming traffic on FM 812 when he hit a 2013 GMC Sierra head on in the early morning hours of Feb. 27.
February 27, 2021 – Westlake Hills (1) – The person hit by a car at the intersection of Bee Caves Road and Walsh Tarlton Lane Friday morning died. The crash happened just after 5 a.m. and shut down the eastbound lanes of Bee Caves Road. Austin-Travis County EMS said they performed CPR on the pedestrian.
February 7, 2021 – San Marcos — Two people died after their Jeep crashed into a semi-trailer and caught on fire Sunday night on Interstate 35 near San Marcos. The City of San Marcos reported the wreck happened at about 10:24 p.m. near mile marker 208. The city stated the driver of a 2014 Jeep hit the back of a trailer pulled by an 18-wheeler, which was parked off the main lanes near a DPS weigh station. The Jeep caught on fire and both people inside the Jeep died. Officials identified the Jeep’s driver as Andrew Martindale, 20, of Texarkana and the passenger as Stephanie Salas, 20, of Del Rio. Investigators determined the Jeep was going more than 100 miles per hour when it lost control and hit the semi-truck. Social media posts found by police show Martindale and Salas drinking alcohol before the crash at a Super Bowl party and one Austin bar. Investigators are working with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to identify the bars or establishments involved.
February 5, 2021 – Cedar Park — A driver died after his truck struck a concrete pillar on the U.S. Highway 183A toll road in Cedar Park. Police said the single-vehicle wreck happened Feb. 5 at about 7:30 a.m. near the 6200 block of the highway. Police said John Alphones Brommel, 59, died after being taken to the hospital. Officers reported his Chevy Silverado truck left the road and crashed.
January 26, 2021 – Williamson County — A person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Northwest Austin on Tuesday evening, Austin-Travis County EMS officials said. Medics responded around 6:37 p.m. to a report of a motorcycle crash at the 9800 block of North Lake Creek Parkway. Medics performed CPR on the victim, but the victim was pronounced dead shortly after at the scene, EMS said.
January 7, 2021 – Leander — One person died in a motorcycle crash Thursday morning in northwestern Travis County near Leander, Austin-Travis County EMS said. ATCEMS responded to the 12100 block of Lime Creek Road, just west of Anderson Mill Road, at 1:38 a.m. for a motorcycle that collided with a tree. A Travis County Sheriff’s Office deputy also responded to the scene and did CPR, but the motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after EMS arrived.
