2020 Fatalities

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 #88
Pedestrian vs Car

Case:           20-3651018
Date:           December 30, 2020
Time:           6:20 p.m.
Location:     7200 block of S. Congress Avenue
Deceased:   Donald Langston | White male | February 23, 1965

The preliminary investigation shows that a white, 2003 BMW X5 was traveling southbound in the 7200 block of Congress Avenue when pedestrian Donald Langston stepped into the roadway. The driver slammed on his breaks, but was unable to stop in time to avoid striking Mr. Langston. Austin Fire Department personnel and Austin-Travis County EMS both attempting life-saving measures, but Donald Langston succumbed to his injuries on scene. The driver remained on site and showed no signs of impairment. No charges are expected.

Fatality Crash #86
Pedestrian vs Car

Case:            20-3641379
Date:            December 29, 2020
Time:            9:34 p.m.
Location:      14700 block of FM 1825
Deceased:     Derrick Dewayne Wooley | Black male | June 4, 1987

The preliminary investigation shows that pedestrian Derrick Dewayne Wooley was in the roadway when he was struck by a black, 2015 Toyota Camry. A nurse, who was a passenger in a nearby vehicle, performed CPR on Mr. Wooley in an attempt to save him. He was ultimately pronounced deceased on scene.  The driver of the Toyota remained on scene. No charges are expected.

 

Fatality Crash #87
Car vs Wall

Case:           20-3641395
Date:           December 29, 2020
Time:           9:48 p.m.
Location:     3000 block of Ed Bluestein Boulevard Svrd SB
Deceased:    Alan Carrillo | Hispanic male | January 6, 1986

An Austin police officer was driving southbound on Ed Bluestein Boulevard when he passed by the construction area in the 3000 block and noted an oddly-positioned vehicle against a concrete wall. Upon approach, the officer realized the vehicle had been involved in a crash. He located the sole occupant, Alan Carillo, and found no pulse. He immediately began CPR until Austin Fire Department personnel arrived to take over. Alan Carrillo was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased at 10:43 p.m.

Fatality Crash #85
Car vs Tree

Case:            20-3640632
Date:             December 29, 2020
Time:            12:40 p.m.
Location:      2400 block of Scofield Ridge Parkway
Deceased:     Mona Monique Ramon | White female | November 1, 1986

The preliminary investigation shows that Mona Monique Ramon was driving a silver, 2015 Ford Taurus eastbound in the 2400 block of Scofield Ridge Parkway when she left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a nearby tree. Ms. Ramon was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Fatality Crash #84
Pedestrian vs Car

Case:           20-3531238
Date:           December 18, 2020
Time:           7 p.m.
Location:     9027 Northgate Blvd.
Deceased:    Narciso Mejia Gutierrez, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 10-29-1955)

The preliminary investigation shows that pedestrian Narciso Mejia Gutierrez was walking in the 9000 block of Northgate Blvd. when he proceeded into the roadway. A southbound vehicle was able to stop just in time to avoid hitting Mr. Gutierrez as he stepped into traffic. Narciso Gutierrez continued crossing eastbound when he was struck by a northbound black, 2007 Honda Civic.   Austin-Travis County EMS transported Narciso Gutierrez to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he was rushed into surgery with life-threatening injuries. APD investigators were notified that Mr. Gutierrez succumbed to his injuries on December 21, 2020 at approximately 1:20 p.m.  The driver of the Honda Civic remained on scene. No charges are expected.

Fatality Crash #83
Pedestrian vs Car

Case:           20-3530298
Date:            December 18, 2020
Time:            6:18 a.m.
Location:     3100 block of Highway 71 EB
Deceased:   Jesse Jay Gomez Jr., White male, (D.O.B. 02-13-1985)

The preliminary investigation shows that pedestrian Jesse Gomez was in the 3100 block of Highway 71 just after 6 a.m. on December 18, 2020. Witnesses reported seeing him walking toward traffic, forcing multiple vehicles to swerve to avoid hitting him.  The driver of a black, 2016 Ford Expedition noticed vehicles ahead of him in the middle lane veering to the left. Assuming there was a traffic hazard ahead, he took evasive action and moved to the right, striking Jesse Gomez who was walking in the roadway.  Gomez was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle remained at the crash site. No charges are expected.

Fatality Crash #
Pedestrian vs Car

Case:           20-
Date:            December 18, 2020
Time:           7:00 pm
Location:     Northgate Boulevard near Colony Creek Drive
Deceased:   Narciso Mejia Gutierrez, 65

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department has identified a man hit and killed by a car in north Austin earlier this month.   APD says he is Narciso Mejia Gutierrez, 65.  The crash happened Dec. 18 at about 7 p.m. on Northgate Boulevard near Colony Creek Drive.  APD said the investigation found Gutierrez walked into the roadway. One car was able to stop before hitting him, but he was hit by a black 2007 Honda Civic.  Austin-Travis County EMS took Gutierrez to Dell Seton Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. He underwent surgery, but died the afternoon of Dec. 21.

Fatality Crash #82
Car vs Pole

Case:           20-3480044
Date:            December 13, 2020
Time:           12:34 a.m.
Location:     8700 block of N. IH-35 SB Service Road
Deceased:   Danires Antonio Guerra-Mancia, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 06-02-1996)

The preliminary investigation shows that the grey, 2006 Chevy Aveo driven by Danires Antonio Guerra-Mancia, was traveling southbound in the 8700 block of N. IH-35 service road when he lost control of the vehicle, leaving the roadway. The Aveo struck a wooden pole and came to rest on the driver’s side.   Mr. Guerra-Mancia was pronounced deceased on scene. The passenger in the Aveo suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

Fatality Crash #81
Car vs Scooter (DWI)

Case:           20-3391431
Date:            December 4, 2020
Time:           10:51 p.m.
Location:     11500 N. IH-35 SB Service Road
Deceased:   Steven Lamont Hill, Black male, (D.O.B. 12-26-76)
Arrested:     Gerardo Rene Barlow, White male, 32 years of age

The preliminary investigation shows that Gerardo Rene Barlow was driving a white, 2017 Chevrolet Malibu southbound in the outside lane of traffic in the 11500 block of N. IH-35 service road. Barlow struck Steven Lamont Hill who was riding a scooter in the same lane.   Mr. Hill was pronounced deceased on scene.  Gerardo Barlow fled to the nearby residence of an acquaintance where he was located by police. Upon arrival, officers conducted an investigation and arrested Barlow for DWI.

Fatality Crash #80
Pedestrian vs Car

Case:           20-3370200
Date:           December 2, 2020
Time:           5:51 a.m.
Location:     3400 block of E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Deceased:   Nestor Phillip Yruegas, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 12-18-70)

The preliminary investigation shows that the Nestor Phillip Yruegas was crossing mid-block in the 3400 block of E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in an attempt to catch the bus on Airport Blvd. when he was struck by a grey, 2017 Kia Sportage. Mr. Yruegas was pronounced deceased on scene.   The driver of the Sportage remained on site. No charges are expected.

Fatality Crash #
Car vs Construction Zone

Case:           20-
Date:            December 1, 2020
Time:           9:47 pm
Location:     MoPac Boulevard near Parmer Lane
Deceased:  Mario Eduardo Martinez-Buenrostro, 27

Austin Statesman – Austin police have identified a driver who was killed earlier this month after he veered into a construction zone and struck at least four workers.  According to a preliminary police investigation, 27-year-old Mario Eduardo Martinez-Buenrostro was driving south on MoPac Boulevard in a Honda Accord on Dec. 1, when he lost control of the vehicle.   “The Honda veered into the outside lane of traffic and into a construction zone where several workers were struck,” police said in a written statement Wednesday. “The crew was attempting to repair a guardrail at the time of the crash and had an attenuator along the shoulder and several working light boards to alert drivers to the crew’s presence.”  Police responded to the crash at 9:47 p.m. Martinez-Buenrostro was pronounced dead at the scene. Austin-Travis County EMS medics took four workers to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Fatality Crash #78
Pedestrian vs Car

Case: 20-3340060
Date: November 29, 2020
Time: 12:44 a.m.
Location: 8800 block of N. IH 35 Southbound proper
Deceased: Ramon Caal Cho, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 4-3-01)

The preliminary investigation shows that a gray, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling southbound in the center lane near the 8800 block of N. IH 35 when a pedestrian crossed the highway from west to east. The driver of the Camaro struck the pedestrian. The case is still being investigated to determine whether charges will be filed.   The pedestrian, Ramon Caal Cho, was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #77
Truck vs Truck (Ran Red Light)

Case:           20-3120206
Date:           November 7, 2020
Time:           3:08 a.m.
Location:     S. 1st and Annie streets
Deceased:   Linda Cadena, Hispanic female, D.O.B. 11-17-1962

The preliminary investigation shows that a grey 2021 Toyota Tundra was traveling southbound on S. 1st St. and a Dodge Ram was traveling westbound on Annie St. It is unknown which vehicle ran the red light, but the traffic violation caused a collision between the trucks. After the impact with the Tundra, the Dodge Ram struck a rock wall causing the truck to roll. The Dodge Ram truck came to rest on its roof.   All occupants of both vehicles were transported to nearby hospitals to be treated for their injuries.   One of the passengers in the Dodge Ram, Linda Cadena, was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she died on November 20, 2020 from injuries sustained in the crash.

Fatality Crash #76
Pedestrian vs Car

Case:            20-3181502
Date:            November 13, 2020
Time:           10:05 p.m.
Location:     1100 Airport Blvd.
Deceased:   Black Female (release of name pending next of kin notification )

The preliminary investigation shows a black, 2014 Chevrolet Impala was southbound in the 1100 block of Airport Blvd. toward Goodwin Ave. when the vehicle made contact with the decedent, who was in a section of roadway undesignated for pedestrians. The driver of the Impala remained on scene to talk with responding officers.  The pedestrian was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she died on November 19, 2020 as a result of her injuries.  The driver showed no indication of impairment and neither speed nor weather conditions appear to have been a factor in the crash. There are no criminal charges expected.

Fatality Crash #75
Car vs Car (Hit and Run)

Case:           20-3051426
Date:           October 31, 2020
Time:           9:03 p.m.
Location:     11200 block of Research Blvd. northbound
Deceased:   Alan Wayne Goldsberry, White male, (D.O.B 1/4/1953)

The preliminary investigation shows that a black, 2013 Dodge Durango was traveling northbound in the outside lane of the 11200 block of Research Blvd., at approximately 9 p.m. on October 31, 2020. The truck braked suddenly and caused a tan, 2017 Honda CR-V, to stop abruptly. At the same time, another vehicle was traveling behind the Honda and had to swiftly change lanes to the left in order to avoid hitting the Honda. A grey, 2014 Jeep Wrangler was traveling behind this vehicle and was unable to stop prior to striking the rear of the Honda. The Honda then slammed into the Dodge Durango.  The Dodge left the scene without stopping, which is required by law.  A witness followed the Durango and was able to provide police with the license plate. The patrol officers on scene contacted the suspected driver of the truck. Detectives later interviewed him at which time he confessed to being the driver at the time of the multi-vehicle crash. No charges have been filed at this time as the case is still being investigated.   Alan Wayne Goldsberry, the driver of the Honda, was transported to Saint David’s Round Rock Medical Center where he died at 10:56 p.m. The passenger in the Honda was also transported to an area hospital and is in stable condition. The driver of the Jeep was transported to a nearby hospital, was treated and released. No one in the Dodge Durango was injured.

Fatality Crash #74
Pedestrian vs Car (Hit and Run)

Case:           20-3051295
Date:            October 31, 2020
Time:           7:36 p.m.
Location:     9400 block of Burnet Rd.
Deceased:   White male, 42 years of age

The preliminary investigation shows that an unknown suspect vehicle was traveling northbound in the 9300 block of Burnet Rd. A red, 2010 Mazda sedan and a white, 2009 Ford Mustang was traveling somewhere behind the unknown suspect vehicle. A witness stated that she was traveling northbound in the outside lane of the 9300 block of Burnet Rd. and observed a pedestrian crossing the road from the east to west curb line. The witness stated that the pedestrian crossed the road without regard to vehicular traffic, without looking and not in a crosswalk. The unknown suspect vehicle struck the pedestrian in the inside lane as the pedestrian attempted to cross the road. After the collision, the suspect vehicle did not stop and continued driving. The witness could only describe the suspect vehicle as possibly a red car. She pulled immediately to the side of the road and observed other vehicles strike the pedestrian as he lay on the ground.  The driver of the Mazda said he never saw the initial auto-pedestrian crash and never saw the pedestrian laying in the roadway until it was too late. The driver of the Ford also said she never saw the pedestrian until it was too late. Both drivers pulled over and are fully cooperating with the investigation. The witness pulled her vehicle into the roadway in order to block traffic and prevent the pedestrian from being struck by more vehicles.   The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene at 7:47 p.m. This fatal auto-pedestrian crash is being investigated as a failure to stop and render aid case.

Fatality Crash #73
Car vs Pole (Lost Control)

Case:           20-3041504
Date:           October 30, 2020
Time:           10:06 p.m.
Location:     3800 block of S. U.S. Highway 183 southbound
Deceased:   Unidentified White male

The preliminary investigation shows that a silver Honda Accord was traveling southbound in the inside lane of the 3800 block of S. U.S. Highway 183. For unknown reasons, the vehicle lost control, left the roadway and struck a telephone pole. The Honda then caught on fire. A witness to the crash, confirmed that it was a single-vehicle crash and no other people or vehicles were involved.   The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene at 10:19 p.m. He remains unidentified at this time and next of kin has not been notified. It is believed alcohol may be a contributing factor in this crash.

Fatality Crash #72
Car vs Bicycle (Hit and Run)

Case:           20-2961535
Date:            October 22, 2020
Time:           11:02 p.m.
Location:     12100 block of N. IH-35 NB Frontage
Deceased:   Michael Wayne Allen Parrish, White male, (D.O.B. 9/20/1994)

The preliminary investigation shows that a brown, 2008 Ford F350 was traveling northbound in the 12100 block of N. IH-35 NB Frontage when the driver moved to the outside (right lane) and struck a bicyclist who was riding on the far right section of the roadway.  The driver continued northbound before turning on to Techridge Blvd. where he stopped the vehicle in front of a QT gas station and fled on area on foot. The truck was located with heavy damage to the right, front corner panel.  The cyclist, later identified as Michael Wayne Allen Parrish, did not have a headlight or rear light on the bike. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.  Mr. Parrish was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #71
Pedestrian vs Truck

Case:           20-2950145
Date:            October 21, 2020
Time:           3:04 a.m.
Location:     7400 block of N. IH-35 NB
Deceased:   Armando De La Cruz, Hispanic male, (D.O.B 6/12/1987)

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2009 18-wheeler semi was traveling northbound in one of the inside lanes in the 7400 block of N. IH-35 NB when he moved over for an APD vehicle that had activated its lights to respond to a pedestrian the officer had observed walking against the inside concrete barrier.  At the same time, Armando De La Cruz, the pedestrian, sprinted eastbound into the path of the oncoming semi and was struck.  Mr. De La Cruz was pronounced on scene.  The driver of the truck remained at the crash site and cooperated with the investigation.  It does not appear that speed, lighting or driver impairment were factors in this crash.

Fatality Crash #70
Pedestrian vs Truck

Case:           20-2931263
Date:            October 19, 2020
Time:            8 p.m.
Location:     1100 block of Airport Blvd.
Deceased:   Raymond Cipple, White male, (D.O.B 2/19/1966)

The preliminary investigation shows that a white, 2015 Dodge 350 was traveling southbound in the 1100 block of Airport Blvd. when Raymond Cipple, a pedestrian, attempted to cross the street midblock. Mr. Cipple was struck while walking toward the west curb line.  Raymond Cipple was pronounced deceased on site.  The driver of the truck remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.  It does not appear that driver impairment was a factor in this crash.

Fatality Crash #69
Car vs Firetruck

Case:            20-2910176
Date:            October 17, 2020
Time:            2:16 a.m.
Location:     12600 N IH-35 SB
Deceased:    India McKinley, Black female, (D.O.B 9/7/1985)

The preliminary investigation shows that the grey, 2015 Dodge Dart driven by India McKinley was traveling southbound in the outside lane in the 12600 block of N. IH-35 when the vehicle collided with a stationary City of Pflugerville fire truck. The fire truck, which had its emergency lights activated, was on scene assisting with another crash.

Fatality Crash #68
Truck vs Motorcycle (Intoxicated Manslaughter)

Case:           20-2851548
Date:           October 11, 2020
Time:           11:13 p.m.
Location:     6800 block of S. IH-35 SB Proper
Deceased:   Jessica Sears, White female, (D.O.B 9/2/1987)
Arrested:    Amber Thompson, 39

The preliminary investigation shows that the black, 2005 Dodge Ram being driven by Amber Thompson, was southbound in the 6800 block of S. IH-35 SB proper when it struck an impact attenuator (crash cushion) on the Slaughter Lane off ramp. The truck ricochet into the center lane of traffic and collided with the grey, 2013 Harley Davidson on which Jessica Sears was riding.  Jessica Sears was pronounced deceased on scene.  Amber Thompson was placed under arrest. She is charged with intoxication manslaughter.

Fatality Crash #67
Pedestrian vs Truck (Hit and Run)

Case:           20-2840143
Date:            October 10, 2020
Time:           1:58 a.m.
Location:     9200 block of Burnet Road
Deceased:   George Grant, White male, (D.O.B 7/22/1968)

The preliminary investigation shows George Grant was walking northbound in the inside lane in the 9200 block of Burnet Road. A black, 2005 Ford F-150, also traveling northbound on Burnet Road, struck him. The driver then fled the scene. The front panel of the truck is likely to have damage on the driver’s side.    George Grant was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #66
Car vs Car (Ran Red Light)

Case:           20-2710442
Date:            September 27, 2020
Time:           5:50 a.m.
Location:     Springdale and U.S. Hwy 290
Deceased:   Jeffrey Bourgeois, White male, (D.O.B 12/31/1966)

The preliminary investigation shows that the grey, 2020 Toyota Corolla driven by Jeffrey Bourgeouis was traveling eastbound on U.S. Hwy 290 when a southbound grey, 2006 Honda Accord ran the red light at Springdale. The Accord struck the Corolla which then crashed into a silver, 2008 Nissan Quest.  The occupants in all three vehicles were transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. Jeffrey Bourgeouis died at the hospital on October 9, 2020 from crash-related injuries.

Fatality Crash #65
Motorcycle vs Car

Case:           20-2800961
Date:           October 6, 2020
Time:           5:07 p.m.
Location:     6000 block of E. Stassney Lane
Deceased:    Graham Blake Tillerson, White male, (D.O.B 08/27/1992)

The preliminary investigation shows that an unattended white, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was stalled in the outside lane of westbound traffic in the 6000 block of E. Stassney Lane. Graham Tillerson was riding a black, 2016 Indian Scout motorcycle in the same lane and swerved in an attempt to avoid hitting the stalled Tahoe, but struck the back left corner of the SUV.   Mr. Tillerson was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 6:16 p.m.

Fatality Crash #64
Car vs Tree  (Lost Control)

Case:            20-2781082
Date:            October 4, 2020
Time:            5:45 p.m.
Location:     13500 block S. IH 35 service road southbound
Deceased:    Kenneth Harlan Bee, Black male, D.O.B. 7-28-61

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2001, white Toyota Avalon was traveling southbound in the 13500 block of S. IH 35. The driver took Exit 221 onto the service road and then attempted to make a movement into the right lane that was occupied by another vehicle. The driver of the Toyota appears to have over-corrected to avoid a collision and lost control of the vehicle, leaving the roadway and striking a tree. The driver of the Toyota was pronounced deceased at the scene at 5:56 p.m.   The other vehicle never collided with the Toyota but that driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Fatality Crash #63
Car vs Truck

Case:           20-2701595
Date:           September 26, 2020
Time:           11:53 p.m.
Location:     8400 block of S. IH 35 northbound proper
Deceased:   Herrera, Paul Joseph Hispanic male, (D.O.B 01-06-94)

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2004, maroon, Mercury Grand Marquis was northbound on IH 35 when the left front of the vehicle struck the right rear of an 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler was also traveling northbound on IH 35, in the center lane when traffic started to slow down due to construction. The driver of the 18-wheeler was moving very slowly and almost stopped when he felt something strike him from behind.

Fatality Crash #62
Car vs Concrete Pillar

Case:           20-2591116
Date:            September 15, 2020
Time:           7:26 p.m.
Location:     9100 block of Research Boulevard SB
Deceased:   Austin Boggus, White male, D.O.B. 5/17/1982

The preliminary investigation indicates that the silver, 2016 Ford Escape driven by Austin Boggus was southbound in the 9100 block of Research Blvd. when the vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason. The Escape crossed over into the grassy median where it traveled approximately 340 feet before striking the concrete base of a sign.  Austin Boggus was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died from his injuries on September 18, 2020.

Fatality Crash #61
Truck vs Pedestrian (Failed to Yield to Crosswalk)

Case:            20-2590310
Date:            September 15, 2020
Time:            8:54 a.m.
Location:      Ferguson Lane and Cameron Rd.
Deceased:     Martina Venancio-Cabrera, Hispanic female, D.O.B. 6/18/81

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2015 Ford F-550 was heading west on Ferguson Ln. when the driver attempted to turn northbound on to Cameron Rd. while at a red light. A pedestrian, identified as Martina Venancio-Cabrera, was walking southbound on the east sidewalk of Cameron Rd. and was attempting to cross Ferguson Ln. in the crosswalk. The F-550 failed to yield right of way and struck her. Martina Venancio-Cabrera was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she was pronounced deceased at 9:37 a.m.  The driver of the F-550 remained on scene and cooperated. A citation for fail to yield right of way was issued.

Fatality Crash #60
Motorcycle vs Pole

Case:           20-2560723
Date:            September 12, 2020
Time:           12:58 p.m.
Location:     12000 block of Research Boulevard NB
Deceased:   Ruben Krumholz, White male, D.O.B. 10/10/1956

The preliminary investigation shows that the silver, 2011 Kawasaki Motorcycle on which Ruben Krumolz was traveling northbound in the 12000 block of Research Blvd NB, left the roadway for an unknown reason. The bike crossed over the shoulder and struck a concrete barrier before making contact with a pole.   Ruben Krumholz was pronounced deceased on scene at 1:04 p.m.  There is no indication that speed or weather were factors in the crash.

Fatality Crash #59
Car vs Pedestrian

Case:           20-2380158
Date:           August 25, 2020
Time:           3:26 a.m.
Location:     300 block of the E. Ben White Svrd WB
Deceased:   Lisa Vann, White female, D.O.B. 8/24/1963

The preliminary investigation shows that Lisa Vann was standing in the middle of the street in the 300 block the westbound E. Ben White svrd. A dark-colored, 4-door sedan struck her. The driver then left the scene. Lisa Vann was transported to South Austin Medical Center in stable condition.   On September 9, 2020, investigators were notified that Ms. Vann died as result of the injuries she sustained in the crash.   This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case 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 #58
Car vs Pedestrian

Case:            20-2351478
Date:            August 22, 2020
Time:            8:52 p.m.
Location:      1000 block of East Rundberg Ln.
Deceased:     Hispanic male, 55 years of age

The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was crossing the street, mid-block, northbound in the 1000 block of East Rundberg Lane. A black, 2020 Toyota Corolla was traveling westbound in the outside lane of traffic. The driver did not see the pedestrian, but after striking something, she stopped and realized it was a pedestrian. The driver called 911 and remained on scene for emergency personnel to arrive. The pedestrian was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas with life threatening injuries.  On August 25, 2020, at approximately 11:45 a.m. the pedestrian died due to injuries from the crash.

Fatality Crash #57
Car vs Bicycle

Case:           20-2391420
Date:            August 26, 2020
Time:           10:28 p.m.
Location:     5500 block of E. Ben White Blvd. eastbound Service Road
Deceased:   Elias Jurado, Hispanic male, D.O.B. 11-16-88

The preliminary investigation shows that a bicyclist was riding eastbound in the center lane of traffic in the 5500 block of the E. Ben White service road. Due to poor lighting, lack of tail lights and rear reflectors on the bicycle, a 2013, black Nissan Rogue rear-ended it.  Elias Jurado was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Nissan remained on scene and cooperated. No charges are expected at this time.

Fatality Crash #56
Car vs Bicycle (Ran Traffic Light)

Case:           20-2391418
Date:            August 26, 2020
Time:           10:26 p.m.
Location:     Lake Creek Parkway and 183 Frontage road
Deceased:   Travis Larsen, White male, 9/5/87

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at approximately 10:26 p.m., Austin police responded to a crash at Lake Creek Parkway and the 183 frontage road. The preliminary investigation indicates that Travis Larson was riding a bicycle eastbound on Lake Creek Parkway when he ran the light and collided with a silver, 2013 Toyota Corolla that was traveling southbound on the 183 frontage road.  The driver of the Corolla performed CPR in an attempt to save Mr. Larson, but was unsuccessful. He was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #55
Car vs Car (Hit and Run)

Case:           20-2390287
Date:            August 26, 2020
Time:           6:44 a.m.
Location:     7600 block of FM 620
Deceased:   Jacob Byrd, White male, 7/31/1994

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at approximately 6:44 a.m., Austin police responded to multiple calls about a five-car incident in the 7600 block of FM 620. The preliminary investigation indicates that Jacob Byrd was attempting to make a left turn out of Tin Tara apartments located at 7655 FM 620 when he collided with a white, 2014 Jeep Cherokee that was northbound. Jacob Byrd was ejected from the blue, 2008 Honda Accord he was driving at which time three other eastbound vehicles became involved.  The driver of a white or silver SUV slammed on her brakes, presumably to avoid striking Mr. Byrd, when she was hit by a black, 2020 Acura Integra. The Integra was then rear ended by a silver, 2010 Toyota Tacoma.  The driver of the SUV, described as a White female, estimated to be in her mid-40s with short blonde or grey hair and a thin build, got out of the vehicle to check on the driver of the Integra before fleeing the scene. The SUV, pictured below, has damage to the backside.  Jacob Byrd was pronounced deceased on scene at 7:10 a.m.

Fatality Crash #54
Car vs Pedestrian (Intoxicated Manslaughter)

Case:           20-2360951
Date:           August 23, 2020
Time:           3:57 p.m.
Location:     3900 block of S. Lamar Blvd.
Deceased:   White male, 31 years of age

On Sunday, August 23, 2020, at approximately 3:57 p.m., Austin police responded to the an auto vs. pedestrian crash in the 3900 block of S. Lamar Blvd. A 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on S. Lamar Blvd. approaching an intersection controlled by a  traffic control device. A vehicle was stopped in the left turn lane at a red light. The driver of the Toyota swerved left of the stopped vehicle, going onto the center cement median that divides north and southbound traffic on Lamar Blvd. The driver of the Toyota struck a pedestrian on the center median and continued travelling southbound before coming to rest. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The passenger in the Toyota did not sustain any injuries. The driver of the Toyota was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He was charged with intoxication manslaughter.

Fatality Crash #53
Car vs Car

Case:           20-2230655
Date:            August 10, 2020
Time:           1:22 p.m.
Location:     12600 block of Dessau Road
Deceased:   Inez Whitener, White female, 10/29/1939

On Monday, August 10, 2020, at approximately 1:22 p.m., Austin police responded to the 12600 block of Dessau Road for a two-vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation shows that Inez Whitener was driving a red, 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage eastbound on Bradbury when she entered the Dessau intersection and was struck by a white, 2012 Nissan Armada traveling southbound through the same cross streets.
Ms. Whitener was transported to Saint David’s Round Rock Medical Center where she passed away on August 21, 2020 from crash injuries. The driver of the Nissan Armada sustained minor injuries. She was cited on scene for no driver’s license and failure to maintain financial responsibility.

Fatality Crash #54
Car vs Tree (Intoxicated Manslaughter)

Case:           20-2281507
Date:           August 15, 2020
Time:           10:57 p.m.
Location:     8500 block of FM 969
Deceased:   Alfonso Sanchez Angeles, Hispanic male, 11/5/1993
Arrested:    Juan Manuel Aboyles-Garcia, Hispanic male, Age 27

On Saturday, August 15, 2020, at approximately 10:57 p.m., Austin police responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 8500 block of FM 969. The preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle, a white, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, was traveling southbound on Decker Lane when the driver proceeded through the green light at Decker and 969 before losing control of the truck. The truck crashed through thick underbrush and trees and knocked down a fence before coming to stop, facing northbound. Witnesses on scene assisted in getting the driver and the passenger in the rear passenger’s seat out of the Silverado. The passenger on the rear driver’s side, Alfonso Sanchez Angeles, was pronounced deceased on scene. The other passenger was treated and released.  The driver, Juan Manuel Aboyles-Garcia, was transported to an area hospital to be treated for his injuries. He was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. Aboyles-Garcia is currently in the Travis County Jail with a $50,000 bond.

Fatality Crash #51
Car vs Bicycle (Hit and Run)

Case:           20-2160250
Date:            August 3, 2020
Time:           5:50 a.m.
Location:    1500 block of Hwy 71 WB
Deceased:   Miguel Angel Rodriguez, Hispanic male, 03/31/1979

On August 3, 2020, at approximately 5:50 a.m., 9-1-1 received a call reporting a body in the 1500 block of Hwy 71. Upon arrival, officers discovered 41-year-old Miguel Angel Rodriguez with obvious trauma to his body. The bicycle he had been riding when he was hit was located nearby.  The preliminary investigation indicates that Miguel Rodriguez was struck by multiple vehicles. The drivers of two of those vehicles remained at the scene at which time it was determined that neither was the first vehicle to have come in contact with Mr. Rodriguez. That person did not remain at the scene.

Fatality Crash #50
Car vs Concrete Pillar (Speed)

Case:           20-2141286
Date:           August 1, 2020
Time:           7:54 p.m.
Location:     11700 block of S. Mopac Expy
Deceased:   Andrea Silvio Granzotti, White male, 05/11/1963

On Saturday, August 1, 2020 at approximately 7:54 p.m., Austin police responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 11700 block of S. Mopac Expy (near the intersection of S. Mopac and Archelata Blvd) where they discovered a grey, 2019 McLaren 600. The passenger in the car, later identified as Andrea Silvio Granzotti, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased on scene at 8:01 p.m. The driver was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center by STAR Flight with life-threatening injuries.  The preliminary investigation shows that the McLaren was traveling east on S. Mopac Expy at a high rate of speed when the vehicle left the roadway and collided with a concrete pillar. It is believed that speed was a factor. It is unknown at this point whether driver impairment contributed to the crash.

Fatality Crash #49
Pedestrian vs Car

Case:          20-1920298
Date:           July 10, 2020
Time:           7:59 a.m.
Location:    700 block of E. Stassney Ln.
Deceased:  Charlotte Dukes, Black female, (D.O.B. 7-3-48)

On July 10, 2020 at approximately 7:29 a.m., APD officers responded to an automobile versus pedestrian collision in the 700 block of E. Stassney Ln. The initial investigation showed that a 2015, grey Honda Civic was traveling EB on E. Stassney Ln. near Mira Ln. when it collided with a pedestrian identified as Charlotte Dukes. The driver of the Honda remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The pedestrian was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital with life-threatening injuries but died as a result of her injuries on July 30, 2020 at 4:47 p.m.

Fatality Crash #48
Car vs Cement Base

Case:          20-2101510
Date:           Tuesday, July 28 2020
Time:           11:50 p.m.
Location:    10500 block of N. IH-35 NB
Deceased:  Alejandro Huerta Hernandez, Hispanic male, 6/26/2003

On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at approximately 11:50 p.m., APD officers responded to a single vehicle crash in the 10500 block of N. IH-35. The initial investigation shows that the green, 2005 Honda Accord driven by Alejandro Huerta Hernadez left the east side of the roadway and proceeded through a grassy median before striking a cement base that held a highway sign. The initial officer attempted to make contact with the unresponsive driver, but the Accord quickly caught fire. The driver’s side door would not open so he smashed the rear driver’s side window in an attempt to extricate Alejandro Hernandez through the back seat as the fire spread to the passenger’s side.  The Austin Fire Department arrived on scene to begin battling the vehicle fire. Officers on scene worked together to pry the passenger’s side door open where they were able to remove Alejandro Hernandez. They carried him away from the vehicle so fire personnel and Austin-Travis County EMS could attempt life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, Alejandro Hernandez was pronounced on scene at 12:34 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Fatality Crash #47
Pedestrian vs Car

Case:          20-1990449
Date:           Friday, July 17, 2020
Time:           9:43 a.m.
Location:    800 block of E. Rundberg Lane
Deceased:  Ronnie Dawson Lindsey, White male, 7/20/1948

On Friday, July 17, 2020, at approximately 9:43 a.m., APD officers responded to an auto-pedestrian crash in the 800 block of E. Rundberg Lane. The initial investigation shows that a white, 2002 Hyundai Accent was traveling eastbound when the vehicle made contact with Ronnie Dawson Lindsey. Witnesses reported Ronnie Lindsey was attempting to cross Rundberg Lane from north to south when the collision occurred.  Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS worked to revive Ronnie Lindsey. He was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died on July 24, 2020 at 2:17 p.m.  The driver of the Hyundai remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. It does not appear that impairment or speed were a factor in this crash.

Fatality Crash #46
Pedestrian vs Car

Case:           20-2061562
Date:           Friday, July 24, 2020
Time:           11:33 p.m.
Location:     1000 block of Old Bastrop Hwy
Deceased:    Gilbert Hernandez Cortinas, Hispanic male, 9/27/1950

On Friday, July 24, 2020, at approximately 11:33 p.m., APD officers responded to an auto-pedestrian crash in the 1000 block of Old Bastrop Hwy. The initial investigation shows that a grey, 2006 Toyota Sienna was traveling northbound when the vehicle made contact with Gilbert Hernandez Cortinas, who was in the roadway for an unknown reason. Despite life-saving attempts by Austin-Travis County EMS, Gilbert Cortinas was pronounced deceased on scene at 11:48 p.m.  The driver of the Sienna remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. It does not appear that impairment or speed were a factor in this crash.

Fatality Crash #45
Car vs Car (Ran Traffic Light)

Case:           20-2060169
Date:           Friday, July 24, 2020
Time:           3:29 a.m.
Location:    intersection of Cameron Road and East Anderson Lane
Deceased:   Julian Murillo, 15, and Gabriel Marmolejo, 16,

(Statesman.com) Austin police on Tuesday identified two teens killed last week in a crash involving multiple vehicles.  Julian Murillo, 15, and Gabriel Marmolejo, 16, were traveling in a black Nissan sedan early Friday when police said they ran a red light and were struck by a box truck at the intersection of Cameron Road and East Anderson Lane.  A gold Chevrolet sedan, which was stopped at a red light at the intersection, was then hit by the black sedan, police said.  Both Murillo and Marmolejo were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Police did not say who was driving their vehicle, which police said had been reported stolen on July 2.  The person driving the gold sedan was treated for minor injuries at Dell Seton Medical Center, police said.

Fatality Crash #44
Car vs Car (Head On- Wrong way)

Case:           20-2060040
Date:            Friday, July 24, 2020
Time:           12:41 a.m.
Location:    13700 block of S. IH 35 northbound proper
Deceased:  Jose Martin Zamarripa, Jr, Hispanic male, D.O.B. 05-22-93
Brian Allen Tucker; White male, D.O.B. 01-06-73

On Friday, July 24, 2020, at approximately 12:41 a.m., 911 received multiple calls reporting a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of S. IH 35. At approximately 12:43 a.m., additional calls stated that the 2017, gray Nissan Altima driven by Jose Martin Zamarripa, had collided head on with the 2003, gold Chevrolet Silverado driven by Brian Allen Tucker. APD officers responded to the collision in the 13700 block of S. IH 35 northbound proper where they discovered the Silverado and the travel trailer it was pulling fully engulfed in flames.

The preliminary investigation shows that the Nissan was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes for unknown reasons. When the Nissan and the Silverado collided, Brian Allen Tucker was ejected from the Silverado. He was pronounced deceased on scene at 12:57 a.m. Jose Martin Zamarripa was partially ejected from the Nissan. He was also pronounced deceased on scene at 12:57 a.m. The passenger in the Silverado was able to exit the vehicle prior to the vehicle catching fire thanks to the assistance of an off-duty UTPD officer who witnessed the crash. She was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.

Fatality Crash #43
–  Pedestrian vs Car

Case:                  20-2050094
Date:                  Thursday, July 23, 2020
Time:                  1:34 a.m.
Location:            9100 block of Research Blvd. southbound proper
Deceased:          Sarah Christina Dabadie, White female, D.O.B. 01/26/1977

On Thursday, July 23, 2020 at approximately 1:34 a.m., APD officers responded to what appears to be a vehicle versus pedestrian collision in the 9100 block of Research Blvd. on the southbound proper. The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was in the roadway for an unknown reason and unknown circumstances. The pedestrian appears to have been struck by a vehicle. The driver/vehicle that struck the pedestrian did not stop and is unknown at this time. Several motorists who were passing by after the pedestrian had already been hit, stopped and called 9-1-1. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on-scene at 1:56 a.m. This incident is being investigated as a criminal matter.

Fatality Crash #42
–  Pedestrian vs Car

Case:                   20-1920183
Date:                    Friday, July 10, 2020
Time:                    4:33 a.m.
Location:             11800 N. IH-35 SB
Deceased:           Roberto Luna Pantoja, Hispanic male, 12/16/1996

On Friday, July 10, 2020 at 4:33 a.m., APD responded to an auto-pedestrian crash. The driver of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra was traveling southbound in the center lane in the 11800 block of N. IH-35 proper when the unidentified Hispanic male, estimated to be in his mid-20s, attempted to cross the interstate from west to east and was struck. Austin police, fire and Austin-Travis County EMS all attempted life-saving measures, but the pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene at 4:53 a.m.  The driver of the Elantra remained on scene and has been cooperative with investigators. Based on information gathered thus far, it does not appear that driver impairment, speed or weather/road conditions were factors in this crash. No charges are anticipated.

Fatality Crash #41
–  Car vs Pillar (Lost Control)

Case:                              20-1850221
Date:                               Friday, July 3, 2020
Time:                              5:49 a.m.
Location:                       9600 Block of E. U.S. 290 eastbound
Deceased Driver:         Travyh Lamont Avery, Black male, D.O.B. 09-16-95
Deceased Passenger:   Olivia Sanders, Black female, D.O.B. 09-25-97

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 5:49 a.m., a passerby called in regarding a 2007 Honda Pilot that had been involved in a single vehicle crash in the 9600 block of E. U.S. 290 eastbound. The driver of the Pilot appears to have lost control of the vehicle, hitting a guardrail and a concrete pillar. The driver and passenger were pronounced deceased on the scene at 6:05 a.m. A child passenger was air lifted to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Fatality Crash #40
–  Car vs Pole

Case:          20-1771205
Date:          Thursday, June 25, 2020
Time:          7:13 p.m.
Location:    2600 block of N. Lamar Boulevard
Deceased:   Shelby Bean, White female, 11/07/1991

On Thursday, June 25, 2020, at approximately 7:13 p.m., the Austin Police Department received multiple 911 calls about a single vehicle collision in the 2600 block of N. Lamar Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers found the boyfriend of the victim, who had been in a nearby vehicle, attempting to render aid. Austin Fire Department personnel arrived and took over. Shelby Bean was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she died at 7:46 p.m.   The preliminary investigation shows that Ms. Bean was driving a white, 2015 Subaru Forester southbound on N. Lamar Boulevard when the vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason and collided with a utility pole.  

Fatality Crash #39
–  Car vs Mailbox (Leaving Scene)

Case:            20-1741188
Date:            Monday, June 22, 2020
Time:            7:23 p.m.
Location:     500 block of East Grady Drive
Deceased:   Eber Misael Castillo Ortiz, Hispanic Male, 02/12/1998

On Monday, June 22, 2020, at approximately 7:23 p.m., the Austin Police Department received multiple 911 calls about a single-vehicle collision that originated in the 10600 block of Brownie Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a white, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado truck with a passenger who had been badly injured.  Eber Misael Castillo Ortiz was pronounced deceased on scene at approximately 7:32 p.m.  The preliminary investigation shows that the Chevrolet Silverado was northbound in the 10600 block of Brownie Drive when it left the roadway for unknown reasons and collided with a stone mailbox and chain-link fence on a property in the 500 block of East Grady Drive. The as-yet unidentified driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival.

Fatality Crash #38
–  Car vs Car

Case:             20-1731047
Date:             Sunday, June 21, 2020
Time:             6:27 p.m.
Location:      8100 block of Jamestown Dr.
Deceased:    Marcos Calderon, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 8-12-96)

On Sunday, June 21, 2020, at approximately 6:27 p.m., a 2002, green Chevrolet was traveling northbound on the U.S. Highway 183 service road near the 8200 block when a 1998, silver Honda entered the U.S. Highway 183 service road from a stopped position on Jamestown Dr. The Honda entered the center lane and into the path of the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet struck the back-left quarter panel of the Honda and veered off the roadway. The Chevrolet drove across dirt and gravel and then struck a concrete bridge support on the back-right passenger side of the vehicle, killing the passenger. The other occupants in the Chevrolet were transported to a nearby hospital for precautionary measures.   The driver of the Honda remained on scene and cooperated.

Fatality Crash #37
–  Motorcycle vs Car

Case:            20-1730946
Date:             Sunday, June 21, 2020
Time:            4:58 p.m.
Location:      FM 2222 and City Park Rd.
Deceased:    Terri Lynne Campbell, White female, (D.O.B. 3-19-91)

On Sunday, June 21, 2020, at approximately 4:58 p.m., APD officers were dispatched to a motorcycle versus automobile crash at the intersection of FM 2222 and City Park Rd. The preliminary investigation shows that a 2009, black Yamaha motorcycle was traveling westbound in the 6500 block of FM 2222 and was attempting to make a left turn to go south onto the 6400 block of City Park Rd. It appears the motorcycle failed to yield the right of way to a 2013, white Acura RDX and was struck by the oncoming SUV which was traveling eastbound in the 6600 block of FM 2222. Victim was pronounced deceased on scene at 5:25 p.m. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet and other protective gear and had a valid Texas driver’s license with motorcycle endorsement. The driver of the SUV remained on scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation. At this time, it is not believed that driver impairment or speeding were factors in this crash.

Fatality Crash #
–  Pedestrian vs Car

Case:
Date:          July 17, 2020
Time:         9:43 a.m.
Location:    800 block of East Rundberg Lane
Deceased:   Ronnie Dawson Lindsey ,71-year-old

A pedestrian who was struck while crossing Rundberg Lane in Northeast Austin last month has died, Austin police said.  Officers responded on July 17 at 9:43 a.m. to the 800 block of East Rundberg Lane, just off of Interstate 35.  Investigators found that a white 2002 Hyundai Accent was traveling east on Rundberg Lane when it hit 71-year-old Ronnie Dawson Lindsey as he tried to cross the street from north to south.  Austin-Travis County EMS medics and Austin fire officials tried to revive Lindsey at the scene.  He was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center, where he died on July 24 at 2:17 p.m., marking the 52nd traffic death in Austin this year.   The driver of the Hyundai remained at the scene of the crash and is cooperating with investigators, police said.

Fatality Crash #36
–  Pedestrian vs Truck

Case:          20-1531670
Date:          Monday, June 1, 2020
Time:         11:50 p.m.
Location:    3900 N IH 35
Deceased:   Roberta Gail Ruggles, White female, (D.O.B. 11-11-1986)

The preliminary investigation shows that an Austex Flatbed truck struck a female pedestrian in the 3900 block of N IH 35. The preliminary investigation shows that the pedestrian was walking westbound across IH 35 on the highway in the 3900 block. The vehicle was in the right lane when the driver saw another vehicle slow but didn’t know why. The truck moved to the left lane to avoid the other vehicle and struck the pedestrian who had started walking into the left lane. The driver applied the brakes but struck the pedestrian with the right side of the vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene at 12:10 a.m.

Fatality Crash #35
–  Pedestrian vs Car

Case:          20-1320045
Date:          Monday, May 11, 2020
Time:          2:52 a.m.
Location:    N. IH-35 Svrd SB/E. Rundberg Ln.
Deceased:   Roderick Davis | Black male | 1/23/1965

The preliminary investigation shows that Roderick Davis was lying down in the right lane of E. Rundberg Ln. for an undetermined reason. He was struck by an unidentified vehicle. The Austin Police Department responded to the scene after receiving several reports of a body in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers found Mr. Davis, who was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died a short time later.

Fatality Crash #34
–  Car vs Pedestrian (Intoxicated Manslaughter)

Case:           20-1421684
Date:            May 21, 2020
Time:           10:36 p.m.
Location:     Pond Springs Road/U.S. 183 North
Deceased:   Ginger Mattox | Black female | 6/17/1989
Arrested:     Gary Joseph Brauneis | White male | 27 years of age

The preliminary investigation shows that a grey, 2010 Mazda M3i driven by 27-year-old Gary Joseph Brauneis, was traveling northbound on the U.S. 183 service road when it struck the back of a white, 2014 GMC truck sitting at the red light at Pond Springs Road. The impact pushed the truck forward into the intersection while the Mazda continued northbound before driving up on to the sidewalk, striking Ginger Mattox.  The M3i ultimately came to a stop when it crashed into a nearby building.  The driver of the GMC truck was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Ginger Mattox was transported to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center where she died shortly thereafter.  Gary Brauneis was arrested and booked into the Williamson County Jail.  He is charged with DWI and intoxication manslaughter.

Fatality Crash #33
–  Pedestrian vs Car

Case:           20-1360166
Date:           May 15, 2020
Time:           2:35 a.m.
Location:    12200 block of N. IH 35 Southbound proper
Deceased:   Dawon Jermaine Davis, American Indian/Alaskan Native male, (D.O.B. 2-28-85)

The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling southbound in the middle lane of the 12200 block of N. IH 35 southbound. A pedestrian was attempting to cross from the center median to the west side of the highway when he was struck by the Mercury. The driver of the Mercury immediately took the next exit, pulled into a gas station and waited for police. The driver is cooperating with the investigation. It is not believed that driver impairment, speeding, or weather/road conditions were factors in this incident. Life-saving measures were attempted on the pedestrian by the Austin Fire Department (AFD) and Austin-Travis County EMS, but the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and died on scene at 3:05 a.m.

Fatality Crash #32
–  Car vs Car (Head On)

Case:           20-1291017
Date:            May 8, 2020
Time:           3:03 p.m.
Location:    12349 Metric Boulevard
Deceased:  James Henry Omary | White male | 12/5/1953

The preliminary investigation shows that a tan, 2004 GMC SUV and a white, 2018 Hino van were traveling parallel in the southbound lanes in the 12300 block of Metric Blvd. The vehicles came into contact with each other for an unknown reason. The contact forced the van over the center median and into the northbound lanes of travel where it collided with an oncoming red, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. A passenger in the Galant, James Henry Omary, sustained life-threatening injuries and died upon arrival at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center. There were four other occupants in the Galant who also sustained varying degrees of injury.  The drivers of the GMC and the Hino were uninjured and remained on scene.

Fatality Crash #31
–  Car vs Concrete Barrier

Case:           20-1231528
Date:            May 2, 2020
Time:           10:41 p.m.
Location:     12300 S. IH 35
Deceased:   Aaron Franco, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 8-29-97)

The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2002 Jeep Cherokee was traveling northbound on S. IH 35 in the 12300 block and for an unknown reason, the vehicle left the roadway and traveled northbound along the grassy median separating S. IH 35 northbound and the northbound frontage road. The Jeep traveled along the grassy median for approximately one quarter mile and then struck the concrete base for a street light tower. The driver of the Jeep was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #30
–  Stopped Car vs Truck

Case: 20-1190565
Date: April 28, 2020
Time: 12:19 p.m.
Location: 2200 block of N. U.S. Hwy 183
Deceased: Jedidiah Ephraim Brown, Black Female (D.O.B. 9/14/79)

The preliminary investigation shows that a maroon, 2008 Nissan Altima was broken down in the outside lane of the 2200 block of N. U.S. Hwy 183. A white, 2016 Izuzu box truck was traveling southbound in the outside lane and collided with the back end of the Nissan. The driver of the Nissan was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she was pronounced deceased at 1:12 p.m.

No charges are expected at this time.

Fatality Crash #29
–  Pedestrian vs Truck

Case: 20-1111468
Date: April 20, 2020
Time: 10:31 p.m.
Location: 7800 block of N. IH-35
Deceased:    Shawn West, White male, 08/30/1961

The preliminary investigation shows that a black, 2014 F150 truck was traveling northbound in the inside lane in the 7800 block of N. IH-35 when it collided with a pedestrian who was walking with his acquaintance.   The driver of the truck remained on scene. There are no charges expected.

Fatality Crash #28
–  Truck vs Truck (Ran Red Light)

Case:           20-1110956
Date:           April 20, 2020
Time:           3:43 p.m.
Location:     East Ben White Blvd. service road and Todd Lane
Deceased:   Lucino Gonzales LandaVerde, White male, (D.O.B. 06/30/70)

The preliminary investigation shows that a white, 2019 flatbed truck ran the red light crossing over the eastbound lanes of Ben White service road heading southbound on Todd Lane. The flatbed truck struck a white, 2011 Ford F-150 on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The driver of the F-150 was pronounced deceased on scene at 4:02 p.m.  No charges are expected at this time.

Fatality Crash #27
–  Pedestrian vs Truck

Case:           20-1110004
Date:           April 20, 2020
Time:           12:04 a.m.
Location:     9100 E. Parmer Ln.
Deceased:   Bruce Henry Chavez, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 11-15-81)

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2017, white freightliner box truck was traveling eastbound in the inside lane in the 9100 block of E. Parmer Ln. when it struck a pedestrian who was in the middle of the inside lane. The pedestrian, identified as Bruce Henry Chavez, was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #26
–  Motorcycle vs wall (Lost Control)

Case:           20-1021417
Date:           April 11, 2020
Time:           11:45 p.m.
Location:     8000 block of Research Blvd. NB
Deceased:   Rocky Anthony Bell, White male, DOB: 05/14/87

The preliminary investigation shows that a stolen, red, 2002 Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on the inside lane of the 8000 block of Research Blvd. when the rider lost control and struck the inside barrier that was separating the north and southbound lanes. The rider was ejected from the Honda motorcycle and thrown to the ground below.
The rider died on scene. He has been identified as 32-year-old Rocky Anthony Bell.

Fatality Crash #25
–  Car vs Truck (Ran Red Light)

Case:           20-981497
Date:            April 7, 2020
Time:           11:53 p.m.
Location:     E. SH 71 Svrd WB/ S. SH 130 Svrd NB
Deceased:   Margarita Escalante Ibarra | Hispanic female | 12/5/1996
Deceased:   Alejandra Berenice-Sanabria-Alejandro | Hispanic female | 1/28/1998

The preliminary investigation shows that Margarita Escalante Ibarra was driving a red, 2007 Honda Fit westbound on E. SH 71 Svrd at S. SH 130 Svrd when she ran a red light and struck a white, 2015 freight fuel truck. Margarita Ibarra and her passenger, Alejandra Berenice-Sanabria-Alejandro, died on scene. The driver of the fuel truck, who was uninjured, remained at the crash site. There are no charges expected.

Fatality Crash #24
–  Car vs Car (DWI)

Case:          20-901191
Date:          March 30, 2020
Time:          9:18 p.m.
Location:    5500 block of E. Parmer Lane
Deceased:   Daminik Lopez | Hispanic female | 9/27/2010
Arrested:    Cain Perez Estrada | Hispanic male | 34 years of age

The preliminary investigation shows that the driver of a silver, 2009 Hummer H3 was traveling south over the eastbound lanes in the 5500 block of E. Parmer Lane when she failed to yield to a grey, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML3. The ML3 struck the passenger’s side of the Hummer. The two child passengers in the Hummer were transported to Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas for treatment of their injuries. One of those children, nine-year-old Daminik Lopez, died from her injuries on April 4, 2020. The other underwent emergency surgery for critical injuries.   The driver of the ML3, 34-year-old Cain Perez Estrada, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He was subsequently arrested for DWI which is believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash. 

Fatality Crash #23
–  Car vs Truck  (Cross Center Lane)

Case:           20-0890263
Date:           March 29, 2020
Time:           5:17 a.m.
Location:     5200 S. FM 973
Deceased:   Harrison Thomas Beard, Jr. | Black male | 5/26/1964

The preliminary investigation shows that the driver of a red, 2017 Dodge RAM was traveling southbound in the 5200 block of S. FM 973 when he crossed the center lane for an unknown reason and struck an oncoming tan, 2001 Ford F150. The driver of the Ford F150, Harrison Thomas Beard, Jr., died on scene. The driver of the Dodge RAM was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Fatality Crash #22
–  Pedestrian vs Car

Case:           20-0871272
Date:            March 27, 2020
Time:           8:32 p.m.
Location:    1190 Airport Boulevard
Deceased:   Katy Lynn Johnson | Black female | 7/30/1964

The preliminary investigation shows that a black, 2011 Nissan Altima was traveling southbound in the outside lane in the 1100 block of Airport Boulevard when it struck a pedestrian, Katy Lynn Johnson. Katy Johnson was walking from the east curb line to the west curb line in an area not designated for foot traffic. She died on scene. The driver of the Nissan remained at the site of the crash.

Fatality Crash #21
–  Car vs Pole (Intoxicated Manslaughter)

Case:           20-730169
Date:           March 13, 2020
Time:           2:13 a.m.
Location:     2400 S 1st St.
Deceased:   Samuel Adam Williams, White male, D.O.B. 6-18-97
Arrested:     Sebastian Michael Dean, White male, 23 years of age

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2017, dark gray Cadillac CTS was traveling southbound in the 2300 block of S. 1st St. at a high rate of speed. The driver ran the red light at the intersection of S. 1st and W. Oltorf St. and then collided with a telephone pole in the 2400 block of S. 1st St.  The passenger in the vehicle, Samuel Adam Williams, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital. He passed away on March 23, 2020 at 1:25 a.m.   The driver of the Cadillac, Sebastian Michael Dean, was arrested and charged with intoxication assault. Updated charges of intoxication manslaughter are pending against Dean.   In December 2021, Dean was sentenced to eight years probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter charges after accused of running a red light and smashing into a telephone pole, killing a passenger in the car.  They say he was speeding, ran a red light at Oltorf Street and then hit a telephone pole.

Fatality Crash #20
–  Car vs Car

APD Case:
Date:           Saturday, February 20, 2020
Time:
Location:     7800 block of FM 969
Deceased:    Calvin Charles Bench, 36
Arrested:   Anthony Michael DeLeon, 28

A man was killed Saturday after police say he was hit by a car while exiting his driveway in East Austin.  According to a preliminary police investigation, a 2005 red Honda Accord was exiting a private driveway along the 7800 block of FM 969 on Saturday as the driver attempted to turn westbound onto FM 969. Meanwhile, police added, a 2020 silver Chevrolet Equinox was traveling eastbound on the outside lane of FM 969 before striking the drivers’ side of the exiting vehicle.  The driver of the car that was hit, Calvin Charles Bench, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The driver of the other vehicle, Anthony Michael DeLeon, 28, was charged with DWI, police said. However, police said alcoholic consumption did not factor into the crash: “Although he was arrested for DWI, his intoxication was not a contributing factor in the crash,” police wrote in a press advisory.

Fatality Crash #19
–  Car vs Pedestrian (Intoxicated Manslaughter)

Case:           20-461885
Date:           Saturday, February 15, 2020
Time:          10:36 p.m.
Location:    10500 Menchaca Rd.
Deceased:   Lee Martin Cagle, White male, (D.O.B. 11-3-64)
Arrested:     Paul Joseph Garcia, Hispanic male, (24 years of age)

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2014, white Ford Focus was traveling southbound in the right lane of the 10500 block of Menchaca Rd. when it struck a pedestrian who was walking from east to west. The pedestrian penetrated the windshield of the Ford. The driver continued to drive southbound for approximately half a mile. The driver stopped the car, exited the vehicle and walked away from the scene. He was taken into custody a short time later. The pedestrian, identified as Lee Martin Cagle, died at the scene.  The driver of the Ford Focus, Paul Joseph Garcia, was arrested and transported to the Travis County Jail where he was booked for fail to stop and render aid, intoxication manslaughter and driving under the influence.

Fatality Crash #18
–  Motorcycle vs Parked Car

APD Case:
Date:           Saturday, February 8, 2020
Time:
Location:     Parking lot at 6600 block of the North I35
Deceased:    Alejandro Aguilera, 40

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police have identified a man killed in a parking lot crash at a motel Feb. 8.  Alejandro Aguilera, 40, was driving a 2019 Yamaha motorcycle when he hit a parked car, a 2011 Nissan Sentra in the parking lot of a hotel in the 6600 block of the North Interstate 35 service road. The Nissan was parked legally, police say, and Aguilera was thrown from the motorcycle.  Police say Aguilera wasn’t wearing a helmet. He was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Aguilera died of his injuries Feb. 15.

Fatality Crash #17
–  Pedestrian vs Car

APD Case:   20-451648
Date:           Friday, February 14, 2020
Time:           7:16 p.m.
Location:     200 block of E. Ben White Blvd. Service Road Eastbound
Deceased:    Theodore Tjomsland, White male (D.O.B. 4-20-63)

The preliminary investigation shows that a 1993, black Honda Civic was traveling eastbound in the 200 block of E. Ben White Blvd. in the left lane of the service road when it struck a wheelchair-bound pedestrian. The pedestrian was traveling north to south across the frontage road. The pedestrian was in the lane of travel at the time of the crash. The driver of the Honda remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.  No charges are expected to be filed at this time. The pedestrian, identified as Theodore Tjomsland, died at the scene.

Fatality Crash #14
– Car vs Car (Intoxicated Manslaughter)

APD Case:    20-410096
Date:           February 10, 2020
Time:           1:35 a.m.
Location:      Rutland Dr. and Mearns Meadow Blvd.
Arrested:      Elmer Cortez-Reyes, Hispanic male, 21 years of age
Deceased:    James A. Mares, White male, (D.O.B. 9-2-94)

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2009, black Mitsubishi Lancer was traveling at a high rate of speed, westbound in the inside lane of Rutland Dr. The Mitsubishi ran the red light at Mearns Meadow and struck the passenger side of a 2001, blue Saturn sedan. Prior to the crash, the Saturn was heading north in the inside lane of Mearns Meadow Blvd. and had a green light.
The driver of the Mitsubishi was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. The driver of the Saturn was pronounced deceased on scene.

Fatality Crash #13
– Car vs Pedestrian

APD Case:    20-380100
Date:            February 7, 2020
Time:           1:27 a.m.
Location:     6800 block of Bluff Springs Rd.
Deceased:   Jacob Boelter, White male (D.O.B. 7-2-78)

The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was in the inside, southbound lane of Bluff Springs Rd. when a 2015, black Nissan Rogue, heading southbound in the inside lane, struck the pedestrian with its left front. The pedestrian came to rest in the inside, northbound lane of Bluff Springs Rd. where he was struck by a 2002, green Mazda Protégé that was traveling northbound.   The pedestrian was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased at 3:24 a.m.   The driver of the Nissan contacted police when he heard there had been a fatality. The Nissan has since been impounded. The Mazda remained on the scene. No arrests have been made at this time.

Fatality Crash #12
– Car vs Tree (Loss Control)

APD Case:           20-321592
Date:            February 1, 2020
Time:           7:39 p.m.
Location:     5700 block of E. Stassney Ln.
Deceased:   Jaymes Anthony Torres, Sr. Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 3-21-95)

The preliminary investigation shows that Jaymes Anthony Torres, Sr. was driving a green, 2001 Toyota Avalon westbound in the 5700 block of E. Stassney Ln at approximately 7:39 p.m. on February 1, 2020. The Avalon appears to have lost control for unknown reasons at which time the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a group of trees on the south curb line. Jaymes Anthony Torres, Sr. was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center where he died on February 4, 2020 at 9:23 a.m. as a result of his injuries.   It is unknown if driver impairment or speeding were factors in the crash. It does not appear that weather or road conditions were factors.

Fatality Crash #11
– Car vs Car

APD Case:     20-0300672
Date:            Thursday, January 29, 2020
Time:           10:03 a.m.
Location:     Collinfield Dr. and W. Rundberg Ln.
Deceased:   Javier Elijah Garcia, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 4-17-01)

The preliminary investigation shows that this was a five-vehicle crash. The signal lights at the intersection of W. Rundberg Ln. and Collinfield Dr. were inoperable due to a power outage in the area. A 2013 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound in the 1100 block of Rundberg Ln. approaching the intersection of W. Rundberg Ln. and Collinfield Dr. A 1999 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound in the 1000 block of Mearns Meadow Blvd., preparing to turn eastbound onto the 1000 block of W. Rundberg Ln. A 2015 Buick LaCrosse was traveling northbound in the 9300 block of Collinfield Dr. approaching the intersection with W. Rundberg Ln.   A 2004 Ford Expedition was stopped facing westbound at the intersection of W. Rundberg Ln. and Collinfield Dr. as a 2018 Ford Mustang was pulling up behind the Mustang, preparing to stop.   The Chevrolet Silverado, Toyota Camry and Buick LaCrosse entered the intersection at the same time. The Chevrolet Silverado collided into the driver’s side of the Buick LaCrosse and into the front of the Toyota Camry.   Debris from the crash damaged the Ford Expedition and after the initial crash, the Buick Lacrosse collided into the Ford Mustang.   Two of the occupants of the Chevrolet Silverado and two of the occupants of the Toyota Camry were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Buick LaCrosse was transported to Dell-Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died as a result of his injuries at 10:54 a.m.   It is not believed that driver impairment, weather or road conditions were factors in the crash. The cause of the power outage for the signal lights is unknown at this time but is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash.   APD would like to remind the public to treat any intersection with signal outages as a 4-way stop.

Fatality Crash #10
– Car vs Tree (Lost Control)

APD Case:   20-0281102
Date:           Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Time:           2:31 p.m.
Location:     5800 block of Southwest Parkway
Deceased:   Jennifer Tavares, Hispanic female, (D.O.B. 7-27-84)

The preliminary investigation shows that a gray, 2006, Honda Accord was traveling eastbound in the 5800 block of Southwest Parkway where it appears to have lost control. The vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree located on the south curb line. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene at 2:45 p.m.

Fatality Crash #9
– Motorcycle vs Car (Lost Control/DWI)

APD Case:  20-0271801
Date:            Monday, January 27, 2020
Time:            9:23 p.m.
Location:      1600 block of W. Howard Lane
Deceased:    Mitchell Jacob Levy | White male | 11/19/1994

The preliminary investigation shows that Mitchell Jacob Levy was approaching the 1600 block of W. Howard Lane on his black, 2016 Yamaha Motorcycle from the east when he lost control just prior to the Howard Lane/Metric Boulevard intersection. He slid into the path of a westbound white, 2016 Ford Explorer that was attempting to turn southbound on to Metric Boulevard. The impact of the crash caused the Ford Explorer to roll on its side.  The driver of the Ford Explorer, Lisa Lene Aiken, was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries before being arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Fatality Crash #8
– Pedestrian vs Truck

APD Case:   20-0181717
Date:           Saturday, January 18, 2020
Time:           10:48 p.m.
Location:     4700 block of Burleson Road
Deceased:   Juan Palacios | Hispanic male | 03/08/1964

The preliminary investigation shows that the driver of a grey, 2005 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound in the 4700 block of Burleson Road when two pedestrians walked into the path of the oncoming vehicle.   Juan Palacios, one of the pedestrians, was struck. He was transported to St David’s South Austin Medical Center where he died on January 26, 2020.    The area where Juan Palacios and his companion were crossing was dark and there are no crosswalks in the area. No charges are expected to be filed in this case.

Fatality Crash #7
– Car vs Truck (Wrong Lane, Head on) 

APD Case:    20-0221542
Date:            Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Time:            8:23 p.m.
Location:     1400 W. Cesar Chavez
Deceased:    D’Avion Lee Suon | Black female | 01/12/2000

The preliminary investigation shows that D’Avion Lee Suon was driving a grey, 2007 Toyota Corolla eastbound in the 1400 block of W. Cesar Chavez. She crossed the center line into the oncoming path of a green, 1993 Chevrolet Silverado and the two vehicles collided.    D’Avion Lee Suon was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was wearing her seatbelt. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Fatality Crash #5
– Car vs Pole (Racing/Failure to Render Aid)

APD Case:   20-0151955
Date:           Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Time:           11:19 p.m.
Location:     7600 block of Bluff Springs Rd.
Deceased:   Fabian Morales, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 12-20-01)
Arrested:     Jorge Luis Lopez-Dominguez, Hispanic male, 20 years of age

(Update from November 10, 2020: Austin – Jorge Lopez-Dominguez was sentenced to five years deferred adjudication following the January 15th deadly southeast Austin racing crash.   Lopez-Dominguez’s racing on a highway charge in the case was dismissed, after it was found he and the victim were “consensually racing one another” when the crash happened, according to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.  The district attorney’s office also said Lopez-Dominguez initially left the scene of the accident but voluntarily returned and cooperated with law enforcement.)

The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2012 Chevrolet truck and a red, 2005, Infinity sedan were in the parking lot near the 7600 block of Bluff Springs Rd. when they decided to have a road race. The Chevrolet truck and the Infiniti drove south near the 8200 block of Bluff Springs Rd. to start the race. The Chevrolet truck was in the left lane and the Infiniti was in the right lanes of northbound Bluff Springs Rd. As they raced, the Infiniti pulled way ahead of the Chevrolet truck. As the Infiniti approached the 7600 block of Bluff Springs Rd., the Infiniti attempted to turn left into the parking lot where they had previously been sitting. The Chevrolet truck hit the driver’s side of the Infiniti as it was attempting the turn. The Infiniti spun several times and came to final rest against a pole on the west side of the roadway. The driver of the Infiniti was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries at 12:18 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2020. The driver of the Chevrolet truck initially fled the scene after the crash but returned to the scene later.   Jorge Luis Lopez-Dominguez was arrested and has been charged with two second degree felonies, racing on a highway and fail to stop and render aid. His total bond amount is $100,000.

Fatality Crash #4
– Car vs Barrier (Speed)

APD Case:   20-0110690
Date:             Saturday, January 11, 2020
Time:            11:50 a.m.
Location:     12600 block of N. Mopac Expressway SB
Deceased:    Leon Jay Harvey | White male | 09/12/1977

The preliminary investigation shows that Leon Jay Harvey was driving a white, 2015 Toyota Prius in the right lane in the 12600 block of N. Mopac Expressway SB when he attempted to take the exit and struck a barrier. The impact of the crash caused the vehicle to re-enter the roadway, putting it in the path of a black, 2013 Ford F150 that collided with the passenger’s side of the Prius.   The driver of the Ford was uninjured and remained on scene. Leon Jay Harvey was pronounced deceased on site. Speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash. There are no charges expected.

Fatality Crash #3
– Pedestrian vs Car (Pedestrian Impaired)

APD Case:   20-0081458
Date:           Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Time:           6:52 p.m.
Location:    1143 Airport Blvd.
Deceased:   Mauro Carrasco Mota, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 11-13-57)

The preliminary investigation shows that a 2014, silver Ford Focus was traveling northbound in the inside lane of the 1100 block of Airport Blvd. The Focus struck a pedestrian who was crossing Airport Blvd. from the west to east curb line. A 2020, blue Toyota Tacoma was traveling behind the Focus and also struck the pedestrian while he was laying in the roadway.   Both drivers remained on scene and are cooperating with the investigation. Driver impairment is not believed to be a factor in this auto-pedestrian collision and no charges are expected at this time.  The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. It is believed the pedestrian may have been impaired.