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.
Traffic Fatality #74
-Truck (Lost Control – Rolled Over)
APD Case: 18-3640187
Date: December 30, 2018
Time: 2:24 a.m.
Location: 1400 E. Highway 71 eastbound
Deceased: Corbin Sabillon-Garcia, White male, DOB 02/09/80
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2003 Ford F150 was traveling northbound on the US Highway 183 northbound ramp to E. Highway 71, eastbound. The truck went across the E. Highway 71 and US Highway 183 ramp, rolled and came to a stop north of the roadway. The passenger was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased on scene at 2:43 a.m. The driver was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital.
Traffic Fatality #73
– Car vs Motorcycle (Drifted into Lane)
APD Case: 18-3551763
Date: December 21, 2018
Time: 8:20 p.m.
Location: 9500 N Mopac SB
Deceased: Elijah Perales, White male, D.O.B. 3-29-96
The preliminary investigation shows that the 2016 Indian motorcycle driven by Elijah Perales was stopped on the right shoulder of N Mopac SB when an SUV, also traveling southbound, drifted to the right and struck Perales. Perales was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the SUV remained on site. Investigators are still working to determine whether charges will be filed.
Traffic Fatality #72
– Car vs Car
APD Case: 18-3381590
Date: December 4, 2018
Time: 8:39 p.m.
Location: 183 service road westbound and Payton Gin Rd.
Deceased: Barkat Umatia, Other male, (D.O.B. 6-1-64)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2004 Honda sedan was traveling northbound on Payton Gin Rd. from a stop. A 2006 Mercedes sedan was traveling westbound on the service road of 183. The Mercedes and the Honda crashed in the intersection. The Honda was damaged on the right side and the Mercedes was damaged on the front end. The driver of the Honda was pronounced deceased at the scene at 8:50 p.m.
Traffic Fatality #71
– Pedestrian vs Car (Hit and Run)
APD Case: 18-3350146
Date: December 1, 2018
Time: 1:28 a.m.
Location: 900 Springdale Road
Deceased: Billy Jack Dickey, White male, D.O.B. 11/30/1955
The preliminary investigation shows that Billy Jack Dickey was struck by a motor vehicle in the 900 block of Springdale Road. Dickey was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle failed to remain on scene.
Traffic Fatality #70
– Car vs Pole (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-3331578
Date: November 29, 2018
Time: 7:47 p.m.
Location: Research Blvd SVRD SB/McCann Drive
Deceased: Matthew Lutomski, White male, D.O.B. 08/25/1994
The preliminary investigation shows that Mathew Lutomski was driving a 2008 Subaru southbound on Research Blvd when he exited on to the service road just north of McCann Drive. Lutomski appears to have lost control of the vehicle, striking a metal utility pole on the driver’s side. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Traffic Fatality #69
– Pedestrian vs Truck (Evading Arrest)
APD Case: 18-3310794
Date: November 27, 2018
Time: 1:46 p.m.
Location: 7500 N IH-35 NB
Deceased: Christopher Brown, Black male, D.O.B. 12/12/1977
The preliminary investigation shows that Christopher Brown attempted to cross IH-35 on foot from east to west while evading police following a robbery at a nearby convenience store. Mr. Brown jumped over a concrete barrier to cross the heavily-traveled roadway. As he entered the center lane, Brown ran into the rear portion of a passing 18-wheeler. Christopher Brown was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the 18-wheeler was unaware of the impact and no charges are expected to be filed.
Traffic Fatality #68
– Car vs wall (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-3260732
Date: November 22, 2018
Time: 3:17 p.m.
Location: 14500 N 183A, northbound
Deceased: Mary Lucille Ochoa, White female, (D.O.B. 8-21-66)
The preliminary investigation shows that a black, 2002 Toyota Avalon was traveling northbound near the 14500 block of N 183 A. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the center cement divider of the highway. The driver and passenger were transported to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center and the driver later died due to her injuries.
Traffic Fatality #67
– Car vs Bicycle (Ran Stop Sign)
APD Case: 18-3131550
Date: November 09, 2018
Time: 6:23 p.m.
Location: 1600 block of E Parmer Lane WB
Deceased: Minh-Tan Pham, Asian male, DOB 01/29/2001
The preliminary investigation shows that Minh-Tan Pham was biking northbound on Yager Lane when he disregarded posted stop and yield signs and drove across the 1600 block of E Parmer Lane. As Pham began to enter the left lane of westbound traffic, a stretch of roadway with a 60 mph limit, he crossed in front of a blue, 2012 Toyota Camry. Minh-Tan Pham was transported by Austin-Travis Count EMS to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries on November 10, 2018. The driver of the Camry remained on scene.
Traffic Fatality #66
– Van vs Car (DWI)
APD Case: 18-3131903
Date: November 9, 2018
Time: 9:43 p.m.
Location: Intersection of FM 969/Regency Drive
Deceased: Yesenia Lopez-Rodriguez, Hispanic female, DOB 03/31/1993
Arrested: Alan Torres-Yanez, Hispanic male, age 25
The preliminary investigation shows that Alan Torres-Yanez, age 25, was driving a blue, 2000 Honda westbound on FM 969 when it crashed with a white, Ford van that was attempting to pull out from Regency Drive to go eastbound. Yesenia Lopez-Rodriguez, the passenger in the Honda, was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she was pronounced deceased at 9:42 p.m. Torres-Yanez was also transported with minor injuries. The driver of the van was uninjured and stayed on scene to cooperate with the investigation. Alan Torres-Yanez was arrested for DWI.
Traffic Fatality #65
– Car vs Pedestrian (Hit and Run)
APD Case: 18-3080613
Date: November 4, 2018
Time: 6:44 a.m.
Location: 1100 N IH-35 NB (proper)
Deceased: Brett Lambert, White male, DOB 08/15/1997
The preliminary investigation shows that Brett Lambert was in the roadway near the 1100 block of N IH-35 northbound proper. An unknown vehicle struck Lambert in the early morning of November 4, 2018. The driver left the scene without rendering aid or calling 9-1-1. At approximately 6:44 a.m., a passerby contacted 9-1-1 and reported seeing Lambert’s body. Police arrived and located him with obvious trauma, from an apparent auto-pedestrian crash. He was pronounced deceased on scene.
Traffic Fatality #64
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-3070057
Date: November 3, 2018
Time: 12:33 a.m.
Location: 11300 N. Mopac southbound
Deceased: Aaron Ross Weir, White male (D.O.B. 12-5-90)
The preliminary investigation shows that Aaron Ross Weir was standing in the roadway in the 11300 block of N. Mopac when a silver, 2014 Nissan, traveling southbound, struck him. Aaron Ross Weir, was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died as a result of his injuries at 3:35 a.m. The driver of the Nissan stayed at the scene and cooperated. Neither intoxication nor impairment are suspected to be factors in this crash. No charges are expected to be filed at this time.
Traffic Fatality #63
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-3060392
Date: November 2, 2018
Time: 7:22 a.m.
Location: 6200 Manchaca Rd.
Deceased: Black female, 68 years of age
The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was crossing Manchaca Rd. from the bus stop located at the west curb line to the bus stop located at the east curb line. The area has sidewalks on both sides of Manchaca Rd. but no crosswalk is available at Manchaca and Berkett Dr. The pedestrian was struck by a white, 2014 Nissan that was traveling southbound on Manchaca Rd. when she was crossing. The driver of the Nissan stayed at the scene and cooperated. Neither intoxication nor impairment are suspected to be factors in this crash. No charges are expected to be filed at this time.
Traffic Fatality #62
– Car vs Tree (Speed, Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-3011849
Date: October 28, 2018
Time: 10:46 p.m.
Location: 1200 block W. Oltorf Street
Deceased: Anthony Alexander Zangara, White male, DOB 10/12/1986
The preliminary investigation shows that a red, Mazda RX-8 was traveling east bound in the 1200 block of West Oltorf Street at a high rate of speed, when it lost control and struck a tree along the south side of the street. The driver of the vehicle, Anthony Zangara, 32, was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Zangara was pronounced deceased on October 30, 2018 at 5:38 p.m.
Traffic Fatality #61
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-3030060
Date: October 30, 2018
Time: 1:19 a.m.
Location: 8200 block of N IH-35 NB
Deceased: Stefanie Marie Torres, White female, DOB 07/06/1980
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2017 White, Volvo Truck Tractor was traveling northbound in the 8200 block of N IH-35 NB proper, in the outside lane. A pedestrian, identified as Stefanie Marie Torres, 38, was attempting to cross the highway when the vehicle struck her. Torres was pronounced deceased on the scene. The truck driver stayed on scene. No charges will be filed at this time.
Traffic Fatality #60
– Car vs Pedestrian (DWI)
APD Case: 18-2920183
Date: October 19, 2018
Time: 2:20 a.m.
Location: 2500 block of S. Lamar Blvd.
Deceased: Seth Mendoza, White male, (D.O.B. 1-11-94)
Arrested: William Roy, 23
The preliminary investigation shows that a gold, 2005 Toyota Highlander, was traveling southbound on South Lamar Boulevard, just south of Bluebonnet Lane. There are sidewalks on both sides of S. Lamar and a controlled crosswalk at Bluebonnet Lane. For an unknown reason, a pedestrian identified as Seth Mendoza was in the southbound lanes of travel, not in the crosswalk or on the sidewalk. Mendoza was struck by the Toyota Highlander and was pronounced deceased on scene, at 2:32 a.m. The driver, who stayed on scene, was identified as 23-year-old William Roy. Roy admitted to drinking and was arrested for DWI. No additional charges are expected at this time.
Traffic Fatality #59
– Car vs Truck (Drifted into Lane)
APD Case: 18-2900992
Date: October 17, 2018
Time: 2:53 p.m.
Location: 1200 FM 1327
Deceased: John Herrera, White male (D.O.B. 8-21-57)
The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2002 Nissan was traveling westbound in FM 1327. A white, 1992 Peterbuilt, tractor trailer, was traveling eastbound in FM 1327. The Nissan drifted to the left and into the eastbound lanes. The tractor/trailer pulled to the right in an attempt to avoid the crash but was struck by the Nissan. The driver of the Nissan was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Traffic Fatality #58C
– Car vs Truck (Ran Red Light)
APD Case: 18-2891458
Date: October 16, 2018
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: S SH 130 service road NB and E SH 71 service road WB
Deceased: Steven Tibbetts, White male (D.O.B 3-3-43)
The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2017 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on SH 130 service road at the intersection of SH 71. A black, 2006 Ford F-250 was traveling westbound at this intersection. The driver of the Honda admitted to running the red light. He was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died at 10:52 p.m. that evening. Both drivers remained on scene and intoxication is not suspected to be a factor in this crash.
Traffic Fatality #57
– Car vs Car (Changed Lanes)
APD Case: 18-2851504
Date: October 12, 2018
Time: 5:52 p.m.
Location: 12700 block of Research Blvd., frontage rd.
Deceased: Ronald Hadnot, Black male (D.O.B. 11-25-65)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2013, grey Nissan Altima exited a private drive in the 12700 block of Research Blvd frontage road. The Altima attempted to change lanes into the far left lane. A 2011, grey Ford Escape was traveling southbound in the far left lane of the frontage road. The Altima struck the Escape. The front seat passenger of the Escape, Ronald Hadnot, was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, but succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. The driver of the Escape was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Altima remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.
Traffic Fatality #56
– Truck vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-2850362
Date: October 12, 2018
Time: 6:31 a.m.
Location: 6300 block of N IH 35 northbound
Deceased: Unidentified Hispanic male
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2015 Dodge Ram truck was traveling northbound in the 6300 block of IH 35 when the driver struck a pedestrian who was standing in the inside lane. The driver did not see the pedestrian as it was dark at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver stayed on scene and showed no signs of impairment.
Traffic Fatality #55
– Pedestrian vs Car (Hit and Run)
APD Case: 18-2830122
Date: October 10, 2018
Time: 2:05 a.m.
Location: 2000 block of East Cesar Chavez
Deceased: Jonathan Deleon, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 2-23-1989)
The preliminary investigation shows that Jonathan Deleon was standing near the rear driver’s side of a parked vehicle in the 2000 block of East Cesar Chavez when a white van or some type of SUV travelling westbound struck him before fleeing. Mr. Deleon was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he was pronounced deceased.
Traffic Fatality #54
– Car vs Truck (High Rate of Speed)
APD Case: 18-2760038
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018
Time: 12:27 a.m.
Location: 2500 N IH-35 Southbound
Deceased: Michael Duron Green, Black male (D.O.B. 5-21-78)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2009 Freightliner truck and attached trailer was stopped in traffic in the 2500 block of N IH-35, in the left lane, when a 2001 Toyota Avalon struck the back side of the trailer, at a high rate of speed. The driver of the Toyota Avalon was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Traffic Fatality #53
– Pedestrian vs Bus
APD Case: 18-2631843
Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018
Time: 11:31 p.m.
Location: 1000 E. St. Johns Blvd.
Deceased: Andrew Sanchez, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 12-09-88)
The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was laying down in the westbound lanes of St. Johns Blvd. for unknown reasons. A Capital Metro bus was heading west on St. Johns Blvd. and was unable to see the pedestrian, Andrew Sanchez, laying in the road. The bus ran Sanchez and he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the bus stayed at the scene and cooperated.
Traffic Fatality #52
– Car vs Car (Ran Red Light)
APD Case: 18-2650690
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018
Time: 11:30 p.m.
Location: E 290 eastbound service rd. & SH 130 northbound service rd.
Deceased: Luis Angel Tinoco, Hispanic male (11-12-07)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2001 Dodge truck was traveling eastbound on the 290 service road approaching the intersection of the SH 130 northbound service road. The Dodge ran the red light and struck a 2013 Nissan Altima on its left side. An unrestrained, juvenile male, in the back seat of the Nissan, died at the scene.
Traffic Fatality #51
– Pedestrian vs Car
APD Case: 18-2541731
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018
Time: 10:29 p.m.
Location: 1800 E. SH 71, westbound
Deceased: Ramon Javier Pesina, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 4-24-72)
The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian attempted to cross a high-speed roadway from northbound to southbound. A 2018, red, Dodge Durango was traveling westbound and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian, Ramon Javier Pesina, was pronounced deceased at the scene at 10:41 p.m. The driver of the Durango remained at the scene and there were no signs of impairment.
Traffic Fatality #50
– Car vs Pedestrian (Hit and Run)
APD Case: 18-2300199
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2018
Time: 2:32 a.m.
Location: 700 N. IH 35 southbound frontage rd.
Deceased: Deemora Benson, Black female (D.O.B. 4-13-99)
Arrested: Felipe Hernandez, Hispanic male (21 years of age)
The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian ran into the roadway after being asked if she could run fast in high heels. A 2007, maroon, GMC Yukon, traveling southbound on the frontage rd. of IH 35, approaching 7th St. struck the pedestrian, in the left lane. The Yukon left the scene but returned a short time later. The pedestrian was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas for emergency medical care. Officers arrested the driver of the Yukon and charged him with fail to stop and render aid. The pedestrian, Deemora Benson, died as a result of her injuries on Sunday, September 2, 2018.
Traffic Fatality #49
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-2451655
Date: September 2, 2018
Time: 10:12 p.m.
Location: 4200 S. Lamar Blvd.
Deceased: Unidentified male
The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2011 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound in the 4200 block of S. Lamar Blvd. when a pedestrian ran in front of the vehicle. The pedestrian was running eastbound across S. Lamar from the Brodie Oaks shopping center, not within the crosswalk. The pedestrian was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died a short time later. The driver of the Toyota Corolla stayed at the scene cooperated. No charges are expected at this time.
Traffic Fatality #48
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-2450389
Date: September 2, 2018
Time: 4:21 a.m.
Location: 12200 Dessau Rd.
Deceased: Michael Anthony Reed-Harper, Black male (D.O.B. 6-16-78)
The preliminary investigation shows that patrol officers were dispatched to the 12200 block of Dessau Rd. in reference to a person down in the roadway. They located a deceased male in the road with obvious traumatic injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
Traffic Fatality #47
-Single Car (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-2330203
Date: August 21, 2018
Time: 6:01 a.m.
Location: 10700 block of N. IH-35 Northbound
Deceased: Kendall Taylor Dezelle, White female (D.O.B. 7-12-95)
The preliminary investigation shows that a white, 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling northbound in the 10700 block of N. IH-35 when the vehicle left the roadway for unknown reasons and began to roll. The driver, Kendall Taylor Dezelle, and her passenger were ejected. They were both transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas – Seton Healthcare where the driver died on August 27, 2018.
Traffic Fatality #46
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-2271613
Date: August 15, 2018
Time: 8:17 p.m.
Location: 6900 Guadalupe Street
Deceased: Thomas Edward Craig, White male (D.O.B. 1-12-55)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2018, silver Mitsubishi was traveling northbound in the 6900 block of Guadalupe Street when the driver collided with a pedestrian, Thomas Edward Craig, just north of the Kenniston Drive intersection. Mr. Craig was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas – Seton Healthcare where he succumbed to his injuries on August 24, 2018. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene.
Traffic Fatality #45
– Single Car (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-2370139
Date: August 25, 2018
Time: 1:24 a.m.
Location: 1500 block of E. SH 71 eastbound
Deceased: Juvenal Rubio Martinez, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 1-7-97)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2004 green Ford Explorer Sport Trac was traveling eastbound in the 1500 block of E. SH 71. The driver lost control, causing the vehicle to roll. The passenger in the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Traffic Fatality #44
– Car vs Car (Intoxicated Manslaughter, Hit/Run)
APD Case: 18-2341687
Date: August 22, 2018
Time: 8:50 p.m.
Location: N IH 35 SB frontage road and U.S. 290 EB service road
Deceased: Brianna Nicole Polzine, White female (10-28-93)
Arrested: Justin Dakota Ayers, White male (26 years of age)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2004, white Acura TL was traveling southbound on the N. IH 35 southbound frontage road in the outside lane. The driver of the Acura ran the red light at the U.S. 290 eastbound service road. A 2009 black, Nissan Altima was traveling eastbound on the U.S. 290 eastbound service road in the inside lane. The Altima collided with the front right side of the Acura causing the Acura to then strike a 3rd vehicle, a 2016 white Ford Fusion. The female passenger in the Acura was pronounced deceased at the scene. The drivers of the Altima and Fusion were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Acura, Justin Dakota Ayers, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, fail to stop and render aid.
Traffic Fatality #43
– Car vs Car (Crossed Center Line)
APD Case: 18-2330240
Date: August 21, 2018
Time: 6:35 a.m.
Location: 500 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Deceased: Jarrod Wayne Sowers, White male (D.O.B. 7-14-85)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2012 Hyundai was traveling southbound in the 500 block of S. Pleasant Valley Rd. when it crossed the center yellow line and into the northbound lanes for unknown reasons. A 2009 Toyota and a 2016 Toyota were traveling northbound in the 500 block of S. Pleasant Valley Rd. when the Hyundai crashed head on into the 2009 Toyota. The 2016 Toyota could not stop in time and crashed into the 2009 Toyota. The drivers of both Toyotas were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Hyundai was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Traffic Fatality #42
– Pedestrian vs Unknown
APD Case: 18-2291932
Date: August 17, 2018
Time: 11:47 p.m.
Location: 5900 Middle Fiskville Rd.
Deceased: Zenaida Mae Adair, White female, (D.O.B. 12-12-90)
The preliminary investigation shows that patrol officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of Middle Fiskville Rd. for an auto-pedestrian crash. Officers located a deceased female in the roadway with trauma consistent with being struck by a vehicle. A bus, which remained on scene, ran over the victim as she was lying in the roadway. It is undetermined at this time if the victim was hit by another vehicle, prior to being run over by the bus.
Traffic Fatality #41
– Car (Speed/Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-2290031
Date: August 17, 2018
Time: 12:27 a.m.
Location: 12151 N. IH-35 service road northbound
Deceased: Felecia Daniels, Black female, (DOB: 09-10-69)
The preliminary investigation shows that a white, 2012 Infinity was traveling northbound at high rate of speed in the 12000 block of N. IH-35 service rd. It left the roadway for unknown reasons, causing the vehicle to flip several times. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was transported to Round Rock Hospital where she died as a result of her injuries.
Traffic Fatality #40
– Motorcycle vs Object (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-2191531
Date: August 7, 2018
Time: 6:52 p.m.
Location: 7400 block of Vintage Hills Dr.
Deceased: Patrick Hilliard, Black male (D.O.B. 6-13-72)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2005 Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on Vintage Hills Dr. when the driver lost control and struck a dumpster. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he was pronounced deceased at 7:48 p.m.
Traffic Fatality #39
– Truck vs Pedestrian (Hit and Run)
APD Case: 18-2130392
Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Time: 7:58 a.m.
Location: 600 block of W. Ben White
Vehicle: 2005 GMC 1500, TXLP# AD68179
Deceased: Ernesto Gonzales Garcia, H/M, (DOB: 11/15/1977)
Arrested: Darrell Shane Smitty, W/M, 52-years-old
Both the suspect vehicle and suspect are now in the Austin Police Department’s (APD) custody from yesterday’s fatal crash incident that occurred in the 600 block of W. Ben White. Suspect Darrell Smitty, 52, is being charged with Failure to Stop and Render Aid, a 2nd Degree Felony. The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian, identified as 40-year-old Ernesto Garcia, was walking westbound near a bus stop in the 600 block of W. Ben White Service Road. The suspect driver was westbound on the service road in the right turn lane. The suspect drove straight through the intersection, onto the sidewalk, between the bus stop and a Capital Metro bus that had stopped to pick up passengers, striking the pedestrian. Ernesto Garcia was pronounced deceased at the scene. The truck came to a stop in a driveway the driver walked to where Garcia lay, then walked back to his truck and drove away.
Traffic Fatality #38
-Pedestrian vs Truck
APD Case: 18-2101672
Date: July 29, 2018
Time: 10:36 p.m.
Location: 11600 block Manchaca Rd.
Deceased: Tennie Ross, Black male (D.O.B. 7-3-55)
The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was standing in the southbound lane of traffic in the 11600 block of Manchaca Rd. when he was struck by a 2005 white Chevrolet pickup traveling southbound in the same lane. The pedestrian, identified as Tennie Ross, and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Traffic Fatality #37
– Pedestrian vs Truck
APD Case: 18-2080287
Date: July 27, 2018
Time: 5:29 a.m.
Location: 500 block N IH 35 southbound
Deceased: David O’Beirne, White male (D.O.B. 11-4-94)
The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was walking westbound across the 500 block of N IH 35 proper. The pedestrian was then struck by a 2007 green Mack truck tractor that was traveling southbound in the outside lane. The pedestrian, identified as David O’Berine, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Traffic Fatality #36
-Pedestrian vs Car (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-2070435
Date: July 26, 2018
Time: 8:40 a.m.
Location: 1100 block E. Anderson Ln. westbound service road
Deceased: Luis Cristobal Landeros, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 10-12-67)
The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was walking eastbound on the side walk along the north curb line of E. Anderson Ln. A 2018 black Mitsubishi Mirage was traveling westbound on E. Anderson Ln. when the driver of the vehicle lost control. The vehicle jumped the curb and struck the pedestrian with its right front. The pedestrian was transported to Dell Seton Medical center, and was later identified as Luis Cristobal Landeros. Mr. Landeros succumbed to his injuries shortly after and was pronounced deceased at 9:19 a.m.
Traffic Fatality #35
– Car vs Trailer (Following to Close)
APD Case: 18-1960333
Date: July 15, 2018
Time: 4:01 a.m.
Location: 3500 N IH 35
Deceased: Jacoby Ray Bailey, Black male (D.O.B. 1-2-90)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2005 white Infinity and a white 2015 International pulling a white 2006 trailer were traveling southbound on N IH 35 in the lower deck. The Infinity failed to maintain an assured clear distance and struck the trailer. The driver of the Infinity was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he died as a result of his injuries on Monday, July 23, 2018.
No charges are expected against the driver of the trailer.
Traffic Fatality #34
– Motorcycle vs Car
APD Case: 18-2041737
Date: July 23, 2018
Time: 10:20 p.m.
Location: 7612 Bluff Springs Rd.
Deceased: Brandon Thomas Buentello, Other male (D.O.B. 2-29-92)
The preliminary investigation shows that a white 1989 Honda motorcycle was traveling southbound on Bluff Springs Road when a blue 2012 Toyota Prius turned in front of it. The Prius was traveling northbound on Bluff Springs Road and attempting to turn left into the convenience store parking lot located in the 7600 block. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. The driver of the motorcycle, Brandon Thomas Buentello, was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. No charges are pending against the driver of the Prius.
Traffic Fatality #33
– Pedestrian (Hit and Run)
APD Case: 18-2040297
Date: July 23, 2018
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Location: 5700 W. Parmer Ln.
Deceased: Scott Gerald Whiting, Other male, (D.O.B. 3-20-81)
The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was walking eastbound on the south curb line of the 5700 block of Parmer Lane when an unknown vehicle, also traveling eastbound, struck him. It is unknown if the pedestrian was walking in the bicycle lane or the grassy shoulder when he was struck. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian fled the scene and remains unidentified. The pedestrian, identified as Scott Gerald Whiting, died on scene.
Traffic Fatality #32
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-1941661
Date: July 13, 2018
Time: 9:05 p.m.
Location: 800 block of Rutland Dr.
Deceased: Troy Dean Fisher, White male (D.O.B. 7-6-60)
The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 1997 Toyota 4Runner was traveling westbound in the outside lane of traffic in the 800 block of Rutland Dr. A pedestrian, identified as Troy Dean Fisher, was attempting to cross Rutland Drive north curb southbound to the south curb. He was not in the crosswalk and was struck by the Toyota 4Runner. Fisher was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center and was pronounced deceased at 9:38 p.m.
Traffic Fatality #31
– Car vs Car (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-1901077
Date: July 9, 2018
Time: 3:43 p.m.
Location: 1500 W Cesar Chavez St.
Deceased: Pinkeshkumar Dineshbhai Patel, Asian male, (D.O.B. 4-28-88)
The preliminary investigation shows that a blue 2009 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on W. Cesar Chavez St. A black 2015 Ford F150 truck was traveling westbound on W. Cesar Chavez. The Honda Civic lost control in the 1500 block and veered into the path of the Ford F150. The driver of the Honda Civic, Pinkeshkumar Dineshbhai Patel, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Ford F150 was trasported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas with minor injuries.
Traffic Fatality #29
– Motorcycle vs pole (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-1642041
Date: June 13, 2018
Time: 11:26 p.m.
Location: Intersection of Springdale Road and Webberville Road
Deceased: Michael Watson, Black male, DOB: 05/21/1980
The preliminary investigation shows that Michael Watson lost control of the black, 2018 Indian motorcycle he was driving northbound, on Springdale Road. He struck the west curb of Springdale Road before hitting the north curb on Webberville Road and then crashed into a utility pole. Watson was thrown from the motorcycle. He was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 11:22 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
Traffic Fatality #28
– Motorcycle vs Motorcycle
APD Case: 18-1591949
Date: June 9, 2018
Time: 10:20 p.m.
Location: 7700 block of Decker Lane
Deceased: Cheryl Kelly, White female, DOB: 07/20/1961
The preliminary investigation shows that a black, Harley Davidson motorcycle, was northbound, inside lane, near the 7700 block of Decker Lane. An orange Harley Davidson was also traveling northbound and slowed to make a U-turn. The black motorcycle struck the orange motorcycle from behind. The driver of the black motorcycle was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. His passenger, identified as Cheryl Kelly, 56, was transported to Dell Seton with critical injuries. Kelly succumbed to her injuries June 12, 2018, and was pronounced deceased at 3:43 p.m. Alcohol was not considered a factor in the collision. This is Austin’s 28th fatal traffic crash of 2018, resulting in 29 fatalities this year. At this time in 2017, there were 29 fatal traffic crashes and 31 traffic fatalities.
Traffic Fatality #27
– Motorcycle vs Car
APD Case: 18-1610266
Date: June 10, 2018
Time: 3:03 a.m.
Location: 7300 block Decker Lane
Deceased: Mark Capistran, White male (D.O.B. 10-22-67)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle stopped facing westbound in the 7300 block of Decker Lane. A tan, 2011, Buick Lacrosse was traveling northbound in the 7300 block of Decker Lane when it struck the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle, Mark Capistran, was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas with life-threatening injuries. He passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 1:21 p.m. The driver of the Buick stopped and stayed on scene.
Traffic Fatality #26
– Car vs Truck
APD Case: 18-1611120
Date: June 10, 2018
Time: 4:47 p.m.
Location: E US 290 and Harris Branch Parkway
Deceased: Unidentified Hispanic male
The preliminary investigation shows that a black, 2004 Infiniti G35 traveling northbound on Harris Branch Parkway collided with a white, 18-wheeler on the westbound 290 frontage road. The crash occurred in an intersection controlled by a traffic light. The unidentified male died at the scene while the driver of the 18-wheeler was transported with non-life threatening injuries
Traffic Fatality #25
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-1581683
Date: June 7, 2018
Time: 9:18 p.m.
Location: Airport Blvd. and Springdale Rd.
Deceased: Bret Treadway, White male (D.O.B. 12-28-60)
The preliminary investigation shows that a white, 2009 Buick was traveling southbound on Airport Blvd., in the outside lane, approaching a green light at the intersection of Springdale Rd. A pedestrian entered the roadway north of the intersection and was struck by the Buick. Bret Treadway was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas and was pronounced deceased at 9:52 p.m. The driver of the Buick stopped and stayed on scene. No charges are expected at this time.
Traffic Fatality #24
– Car vs Truck (Speeding, Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-1460542
Date: May 26, 2018
Time: 9:41 a.m.
Location: 7600 block of FM 969
Deceased: Sean Everton Bodie, Black male (D.O.B. 7-14-99)
The preliminary investigation shows that a tan, 2000, Toyota Camry was traveling eastbound on FM 969 when it hit the rail road tracks at a high rate of speed and lost control. The vehicle entered into the westbound lanes where it was struck by a white, 2011, Ford F-250. The driver of the Toyota Camry was pronounced deceased at the scene. The occupants of the Ford F-250 were taken to area hospitals for what are believed to be minor.
Traffic Fatality #23
– Truck vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-1410188
Date: May 21, 2018
Time: 4:22 a.m.
Location: 5800 block of North IH 35, northbound proper
Deceased: Carolyn Conner, Black female (D.O.B. 7-8-69)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2011, Peterbuilt 18-wheeler was traveling northbound in the right lane of the 5800 block of N. IH 35, northbound. It appears that a pedestrian was crossing the highway from west to east and was struck by the front left portion of the 18-wheeler. The female was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler stopped and stayed on scene. No charges are expected to be filed at this time.
Traffic Fatality #22
– Car vs Pedestrian (Hit and Run)
APD Case: 18-1270120
Date: May 7, 2018
Time: 2:10 a.m.
Location: 7900 N. IH 35 service road southbound
Deceased: Robert Copeland, White male, (D.O.B. 11-7-57)
Arrested: Rafael Padilla, Hispanic male (28 years of age)
The preliminary investigation shows that a black 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling southbound in the right lane of the N. IH 35 southbound service road just south of Wonsley Dr. and struck a man in a wheelchair. The victim was in the right lane of travel on the service road. It is unknown why he was in the roadway. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Jeep fled the scene and was arrested at a later time based on a CrimeStoppers Tip.
Traffic Fatality #21
– Car vs Pole (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-1210147
Date: May 1, 2018
Time: 2:50 a.m.
Location: 700 W. Stassney Ln.
Deceased: Marissa Renae Rodriguez, White female (D.O.B. 6-9-90)
The preliminary investigation shows that a blue, 2004 Nissan Maxima was traveling westbound in the 700 block of West Stassney Lane when it left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a utility pole. The driver was transported to St. David’s South Austin Hospital with life-threatening injuries. She died later that morning.
Traffic Fatality #20
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-1110273
Date: April 21, 2018
Time: 3:41 a.m.
Location: 8110 S. IH 35 southbound service road
Deceased: Dystany Farrias, White female, (D.O.B. 6-24-1986)
The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was walking southbound in the 8100 block of South IH 35 service road near the right shoulder but partially in the lane of travel. A 2001, silver Chevrolet pickup was traveling southbound in the right lane when it struck the pedestrian with the right, front quarter panel area of the vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver remained on scene and did not sustain any injuries.
Traffic Fatality #19
– Car vs Car (Intoxicated Manslaughter)
APD Case: 18-1060143
Date: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 2:43 a.m.
Location: 100 block of N. IH-35 frontage SB
Deceased: Dean Hood, White male (D.O.B. 10/17/1990)
Arrested : Devin Nethery, 22 and Kelsi Weatherby, 27
The preliminary investigation shows that a red, 2013 Volvo 4-door was travelling southbound in the center lane approaching the Cesar Chavez intersection in the 100 block of N. IH-35 frontage followed by a black, 2016 Hyundai Elantra driven by Kelsi Weatherby. A red, 2013 Chrysler 200 4-door, driven by Devin Nethery, struck the Elantra from behind causing damage to all three vehicles. Nethery and Weatherby were both transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Dean Hood was pronounced deceased at the scene. Devin Nethery, age 22, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. Kelsi Weatherby, age 27, was arrested for DWI. Nethery’s booking photo is not yet available. Weatherby’s is included below.
Traffic Fatality #18
– Car vs Motorcycle (Failed to Yield)
APD Case: 18-1021241
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018
Time: 5:39 p.m.
Location: 8200 block of W. SH 71
Deceased: Ethan Childress, White male (D.O.B. 2/23/1992)
The preliminary investigation shows that the blue, 1999 Yamaha motorcycle operated by Ethan Childress was travelling westbound when it collided with a grey, 2001 Toyota Rav4. The driver of the Rav4 failed to yield right of way while attempting to turn left (southbound to eastbound) out of a private drive. Childress was transported to a local hospital where he would pronounced deceased.
Traffic Fatality #17
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-1010078
Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Time: 1:15 a.m.
Location: 8900 block of S. I-35 NB
Deceased: Afshin Andrew Sustaita, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 2/5/1985)
The preliminary investigation shows that Afshin Sustaita attempted to cross eastbound in the 8900 block of S. I-35 NB on foot when he was struck by a 2009, blue Nissan Altima travelling northbound in the outside lane of traffic. Sustaita was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Traffic Fatality #16
– Car vs Object (Speed, Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-0990064
Date: Monday, April 9, 2018
Time: 1:09 a.m.
Location: 6600 S. Congress Avenue
Deceased: Juan Carlo Orduna Luna, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 11/15/1999)
The preliminary investigation shows that the 2010, Infiniti G37 driven by Luna was traveling north in the 6600 block of S. Congress when he lost control and struck a bus stop. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene and the passenger was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Traffic Fatality #15
– Car vs Pole (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-0700966
Date: Sunday, March 11, 2018
Time: 2:35 p.m.
Location: 1100 N Capital of Texas Highway NB
Deceased: Unidentified, White male (D.O.B. unknown)
The preliminary investigation shows that the unidentified male was driving a 2003, Honda Accord when he struck a light pole at the corner of N Capital of Texas Highway and Pascal Lane at approximately 2:35 p.m. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Traffic Fatality #13
– Vehicle vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-0741868
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Time: 8:48 p.m.
Location: 20 N. IH-35 Northbound
Deceased: Unknown, Hispanic male
Officers responded to a report of a deceased, Hispanic male, lying in the middle lane of 20 N. IH-35 Northbound. The trauma to the victim’s body was consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle. The vehicle did not remain on scene and no witnesses have come forward with information.
Traffic Fatality #12
– Car vs Car (Speed)
APD Case: 18-0721247
Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Time: 4:31 p.m.
Location: 500 W. Howard Ln.
Deceased: Jack Krupski, White male (D.O.B. 5/18/1967)
The preliminary investigation shows that a red, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette veered left for an unknown reason in the 500 block of W Howard Ln. The Corvette struck the raised curb before sliding across a large median, clearing a well-established tree as it did so. The Corvette re-entered the roadway perpendicular to the eastbound side of W. Howard Ln. at which point a dark grey, 2015 Chevrolet Colorado struck the passenger side. The significant distance covered by the Corvette indicates the victim, identified as Jack Krupski, was travelling at a high rate of speed. Jack Krupski was transported to Round Rock Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Chevrolet Colorado sustained minor injuries that did not require medical treatment.
Traffic Fatality #11
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-590287
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Time: 6:36 a.m.
Location: 800 E. Slaughter Ln.
Deceased: Daniel Anthony Franco Tovar, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 2/14/04)
The preliminary investigation shows that the victim was walking in a crosswalk from north to south in the 800 block of E. Slaughter Ln. The victim had the right-of-way at the time when a white, 2005 Ford Explorer was traveling westbound on E. Slaughter Ln. approached the intersection of Brandt Rd. The driver of the Explorer entered the intersection against a red light and struck the victim. The driver remained on scene. The victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, eventually passing on March 7, 2018 at Dell Children’s Medical Center.
Traffic Fatality #10
– Car vs Car (Hit and Run)
APD Case: 18-0541731
Date: Friday, February 23, 2018
Time: Approximately 10:32 p.m.
Location: 6400 block of Decker Lane
Deceased: Josman James, Other male (D.O.B. 6-28-97)
Arrested: Ashley Shelsea Rodriguez-Dominguez, age 19
The preliminary investigation shows that a tan, 2004 Cadillac CTS and a maroon, 2005 Nissan Murano driven by Josman James were both northbound on Decker Lane approaching Loyola when the Cadillac struck the Murano, pushing it into the southbound lanes where it collided with a maroon, 2006 Cadillac DTS. The driver of the 2004 Cadillac CTS, Ashley Shelsea Rodriguez-Dominguez, age 19, fled on foot, but was later located by patrol officers. She has been charged with Accident Involving Death (Failure to Stop and Render Aid).
Traffic Fatality #9
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-0481490
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018
Time: Approximately 8:40 p.m.
Location: W. Slaughter Ln. and Southpark Meadows Dr.
Deceased: Devon Reed Gerald, White male (D.O.B. 8-10-94)
The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2013 Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound on W. Slaughter Lane approaching the intersection of Southpark Meadows Dr. with a green light. A pedestrian ran across Slaughter Ln., from north to south, against the pedestrian traffic light and was struck by the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota remained on scene. The pedestrian who has been identified as Devon Reed Gerald, was transported to South Austin Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. Gerald was pronounced at 9:35 p.m.
Traffic Fatality #8
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-0371243
Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Time: Approximately 7:07 p.m.
Location: 7300 block E. Riverside Dr.
Deceased: Mark Antonio Rodriguez, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 11-17-79)
The preliminary investigation shows that a yellow, 2013 Chrysler 300 was traveling eastbound in the 7300 block of E. Riverside Dr. in the center lane. A pedestrian was crossing mid-block walking southbound across E. Riverside Dr. when he was struck by the Chrysler 300. The pedestrian who has been identified as, Mark Antonio Rodriguez was transported to South Austin Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.
Traffic Fatality #7
– Car vs Moped (Intoxicated Manslaughter)
APD Case: 18-0400212
Date: Friday, February 9, 2018
Time: Approximately 3:05 a.m.
Location: 3400 block Red River Street
Deceased: Timothy Wayne Boykin, White male (D.O.B. 10-15-72)
Arrested: Olivia Madeleine Hamalainen Gruwell, White female (21 years of age)
The preliminary investigation shows that a maroon, 1996 Yamaha moped was traveling northbound in the right lane of the 3400 block of Red River Street. A silver, 2012 Jeep Wrangler was also northbound in the right lane of Red River Street. The Wrangler failed to maintain an assured clear distance, striking the moped and failing to stop and render aid. The Wrangler continued driving northbound on Red River Street. The Wrangler driver was later located in the 900 block of E. 37th Street. The driver, who officers determined to be intoxicated, has been identified as 21-year-old Olivia Madeleine Hamalainen Gruwell. Gruwell has been charged with failure to stop and render aid and intoxication manslaughter. The moped driver identified as Timothy Wayne Boykin, was located in the 3500 block of Red River Street, where he was pronounced deceased.
Traffic Fatality #6
– Car vs Bicycle
APD Case: 18-0290542
Date: Monday, January 29, 2018
Time: Approximately 10:42 a.m.
Location: 4800 block of Teri Rd.
Deceased: Leonel Hernandez, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 10-14-59)
On Monday, January 29, 2018 at approximately 10:42 a.m., officers and EMS responded to an injured bicyclist lying in a yard in the 4800 block of Teri Rd. Officers assisted as EMS attended to the victim who had significant trauma to his head. Witnesses reported seeing the victim dragging a damaged bicycle just prior to him collapsing. Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe Hernandez was likely struck by a vehicle. The victim, who has been identified as Leonel Hernandez, died at a local hospital on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.
Traffic Fatality #5
– Car vs Pedestrian
APD Case: 18-0301394
Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Time: 10:49 p.m.
Location: 1650 E. Anderson Lane
Deceased: Alma Rosa Hernandez-Jaimes, Hispanic female (D.O.B. 8-30-89)
The preliminary investigation shows that a gray, 2000 Lexus stopped for unknown reasons on the US Hwy 290 E. Toll entrance ramp with no vehicle lights illuminated. The driver of the Lexus was seen standing on the passenger side of her vehicle near the opened passenger door. A red, 2013 Nissan Altima struck the Lexus, which forced the driver of the Lexus into the stopped vehicle. The driver of the Lexus sustained serious bodily injuries requiring emergency medical transport. The driver of the Altima and their passenger sustained non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Lexus who has been identified as, Alma Rosa Hernandez-Jaimes, succumbed to her injuries on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
Traffic Fatality #4
– Car vs Tree (Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-0280382
Date: Sunday, January 28, 2018
Time: 5:00 a.m.
Location: 3600 S. Mopac Frontage Rd Sb
Deceased: Charles Kagai, Black male (D.O.B. 11-25-75)
The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2011 Toyota 4Runner was traveling southbound on the frontage road of Mopac in the 3600 block when it left the roadway. The 4Runner continued southbound in the grass median until it hit several trees that eventually stopped the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire as a result of the crash killing the driver who was the only occupant.
Traffic Fatality #3
-Truck vs Motorcycle
APD Case: 18-0241249
Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Time: 6:31 p.m.
Location: 508 E. Howard Lane
Deceased: Manuel Gouveia, White male (D.O.B. 7-20-63)
The preliminary investigation shows that a red, 1998 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on Howard Lane in the left lane. A black, 2011 Harley Davidson Motorcycle came out of a private drive located at 508 E. Howard lane. There is an intersection at this location and a stop sign. As the motorcycle exited the private driveway, it pulled directly in front of the F-150. The F-150 tried to avoid hitting the motorcycle by slamming on the brakes, but was not successful. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to Round Rock Hospital but was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving.
Traffic Fatality #2
– Car vs Bridge (Ice, Lost Control)
APD Case: 18-160882
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Time: 5:14 p.m.
Location: 1500 W. Slaughter Lane
Deceased: Eva Marie Gonzales, W/F, DOB: 01-22-1961 (passenger)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2003 Ford Ranger, traveling eastbound, was crossing an icy bridge, in the 1500 block of W. Slaughter Lane. The driver, identified as 59-year-old Kenneth Odeal Craig, lost control from the middle lane and veered to his right, resulting in the vehicle jumping over the south curb and rolling over a guardrail/chain link fence, falling 30 feet to the ground. At 5:36 p.m., passenger Eva Marie Gonzales was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver was taken to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
Traffic Fatality #1
– Truck vs Car
APD Case: 18-0041689
Date: Thursday, January 4, 2018
Time: 11:57 p.m.
Location: 5600 N IH 35 Northbound
Deceased: Ashley Martinez, Hispanic female (D.O.B. 11-27-94)
Eloy Herrera, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 4-9-02)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2018, Kenworth T680 with a 53’ foot box trailer and a 2001, tan, GMC Jimmy were traveling northbound on IH 35. The GMC stopped in the center lane, for unknown reasons, and was rear ended by the Kenworth T680. The GMC then burst into flames, killing both of its occupants.
Greater Austin 2018 Traffic Fatality Crashes:
(1) New Braunfels — December 30, 2018 — 57-year-old Betty Gibson of New Braunfels, was killed at about 11 p.m. Sunday near the 4900 block of Interstate 35 in New Braunfels. Police say a 51-year-old man driving a pickup truck rear-ended a flatbed tow truck. The New Braunfels man could be charged after allegedly causing a drunken wreck that led to the death of Gibson.
(1) Bastrop County — December 23, 2018 — A person died in a two-vehicle crash in Bastrop County along Texas 71 Sunday afternoon, near the intersection of FM 1209, DPS said. No other information on the person killed has been released by authorities as of Sunday afternoon.
(3) Bastrop County — December 11, 2018 —Troopers have identified three Bastrop men who died after a crash on U.S. 290 just east of Elgin on Tuesday morning. The driver, Jesus Escalante Valdez, 21, as well as Alixis Eduardo Hernandez, 21, and Clemente Nava, 22, were killed in the crash, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Troopers believe their vehicle crashed into an 18-wheeler whose driver failed to yield as the driver tried to make a wide left turn onto Roy David Road around 6:20 a.m., authorities said.(1) Cedar Park — December 3, 2018 — Cedar Park’s Vista Ridge High School student Myles Hutcheson, 17, died after his vehicle crashed into a tree near the 1900 block of Brushy Creek Road Monday at 5:45 a.m., just two miles from campus. Hutcheson was on the way to basketball practice and his 2008 Hyundai Sonata was the only vehicle involved.
(1) Williamson County (near Florence) – December 3, 2018 — A woman was killed in a three-vehicle wreck on Texas 195 on Monday. Stephanie Jordan, 24 of Harker Heights died at the scene at Texas 195 and County Road 241, according to DPS. Jordan was driving a Honda Civic on County Road 241 when she stopped at its intersection with Texas 195. She then entered the southbound lanes of Texas 195 about 4:38 p.m. Monday while attempting to turn north when her car was struck by another which was traveling south on Texas 195, the report said.
(1) Travis County (near Del Valle) – December 1, 2018 —A woman was killed early Saturday after being hit by a vehicle in eastern Travis County near Del Valle, according to Austin-Travis County EMS officials. Medics said they were called at 12:34 a.m. to the 5300 block of Texas 71 for an automobile-and-pedestrian crash. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
(1) Travis County – November 29, 2018 — Shawn Martin Reed, 30, was not wearing a seat belt according to DPS and was driving north on FM 973, a couple of miles west of Hornsby Bend, when his 2004 Ford pickup truck went off the road and onto the shoulder. Reed skidded as he tried to return to the road, Barrera said. When the truck rolled over, he was ejected from the truck, DPS said. Austin-Travis EMS were called to the area of FM 973 and FM 969 around 12:23 a.m. and found a man dead on scene.
(1) Buda – November 25, 2018 — A Kyle man is facing charges of intoxication manslaughter after a fiery crash when his car crashed at 2:30 a.m. Sunday. The crash occurred on Dove Drive and Treetop Way. Cade Brown, 22. was driving the vehicle. Brown told police on the scene that he was driving around 75 to 80 mph around a curve when he went off the road and struck a tree. A passenger in the car, 21-year-old Kaleb Nielson, was killed in the crash. Brown was charged with intoxication manslaughter, a second-degree felony.
(1) Comal County (near New Braunfels) – November 21, 2018 — Austin Taylor Meade, 26, of North Las Vegas is facing a first-degree murder charge. Meade, reportedly ran a stop sign and crashed into the driver’s side of a silver Ford Edge at the intersection of County Line Road and Dove Crossing Drive in New Braunfels, killing the driver of the Ford, 39-year-old Amber Rachelle Williams of New Braunfels, police said. Meade then reportedly threatened another driver with a kitchen knife before stealing her car. A man who fled from a fatal hit-and-run in New Braunfels during a police on a car chase Wednesday turned himself in to authorities in Austin.
(1) Williamson County (near Round Rock) – November 13, 2018 — A man killed Tuesday in a crash on RM 620 about one mile west of Round Rock has been identified as Yevgeniy Moyzman, 28, of Austin. It happened around 11:44 a.m. in the 15500 block on North Farm to Market Road 620, which is north of State Highway 45. Moyzman was driving a Ford 150 pickup west on RM 620 when he crossed into oncoming traffic, drove across two private driveways and crashed into a tree, the report said.
(1) Pflugerville – November 8, 2018 — A 39-year old motorcyclist died after a crash in Pflugerville on Thursday afternoon, police officials said. Pflugerville police responded at about 3:51 p.m. to a crash at the intersection of on A.W. Grimes Boulevard and Pflugerville Parkway, officials said. The victim was driving south on A.W. Grimes when it struck a vehicle, police said.
(1) Williamson County (near Cedar Park) – November 13, 2018 — Kaley Elizabeth Heath, 27, was traveling westbound on RM 2769, two miles west of Cedar Park, in her 2018 Honda Accord after midnight on a clear, wet road, DPS said. She drove off the roadway on a slight curve and crashed into a tree. Deputies responded to the crash around 12:30 a.m. and Heath was taken to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 12:59 a.m. Heath was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash.
(1) Bastrop County (near Bastrop) – November 5, 2018 — An 18-year-old man died Monday morning after smashing through a guard rail on Texas 71 and landing in a ditch in Bastrop County, police said. Tyler Babbitt of Channelview was found dead at 5:15 a.m. by Bastrop police. The incident occurred on Texas 71 near the intersection with Texas 21, a few miles west of Bastrop. Babbitt was driving west on the inside lane of the highway when he lost control of his Chevy pickup truck “and attempted to self-correct causing the vehicle to spin across lanes of traffic before the rear of the truck hit the guardrail, police said. The truck then fell into a ditch filled with water.
(1) San Marcos – October 31, 2018 — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash on Ranch Road 12, near Country Estates Drive, that resulted in the death of one person. Texas DPS were notified of the crash at 3:35 p.m.
(1) Liberty Hill – Oct. 29, 2018 —One person died in a crash Monday afternoon in Liberty Hill, the Williamson County sheriff said. The crash happened around 1:50 p.m. at Texas 29 and County Road 260.
(1) Williamson County (near Georgetown) – Oct. 23, 2018 – –A man who died in a three-vehicle wreck Wednesday in Williamson County was identified as Osbaldo Banuelos Decasas, 38, of Georgetown, according to a DPS report. Decasas was driving a 2007 Chrysler 300 west on FM 2243 in the rain near Georgetown when he lost control of the car at 3:53 pm and crossed into the eastbound lanes. Decasas’ car struck a Chrysler Grand Caravan.
(1) East Travis County – Oct. 11, 2018 – One person has died after a crash early Thursday in southern Travis County, south of McKinney Falls State Park, the Travis County sheriff’s office said. DPS responded just before 6 a.m. to the intersection of Sassman Road and Thaxton Road. The crash involved a garbage truck that rolled over after hitting a pole, DPS said.
(4) Bastrop County – October 7, 2018 — 30-year-old Yadira Xiomara Paredes Ramirez and two of her three daughters — Monica Alejandra Paredes, 8, and Daicelin Sofia Paredes, 3 — as well as her father-in-law, Sergio Agua Casarrubia, 62, died in a crash Oct. 7 along Texas 95 north of Bastrop. DPS said that a northbound Dodge Ram pickup truck hydroplaned on TX 95 and collided with Ramirez’s Honda sedan at approximately 11:30 a.m. near Old McDade Road. The fatal accident brings the total number of fatalities on the stretch of Texas 95 between Elgin and Bastrop to nine. In response the highway department said it will be conducting a traffic study “to reassess the appropriate speed limit for this stretch of the highway.”
(1) Pflugerville – Oct. 7, 2018 – Dawn Denny, 50, the reported woman who was behind the wheel of a 2006 Hummer during a fatal crash on Sunday has been charged with intoxication manslaughter with bail set at $250,000, jail records show. An arrest affidavit filed against Denny said she had been driving a Hummer on Texas 45 around 2 a.m. when it slammed into another vehicle. Pflugerville police arrived at the scene of the crash to find a man lying in the street and bleeding from the head. Pflugerville police identified the man as 36-year-old Donald Alan Waller. Officials said he was working on his vehicle on the side of the road after it broke down.
(1) Blanco County – Oct. 3, 2018 – DPS identified a man who died in a crash in Round Mountain in Blanco County on Wednesday as 71-year-old Jerry Fisher who was headed south on U.S. 281 around 1:23 p.m. when he exited the highway into a gas station and stopped for a short time. As another vehicle approached Fisher’s vehicle, he tried to make a U-turn across the highway from the gas station parking lot, the DPS said. The second vehicle slammed into the left side of Fisher’s vehicle.
(1) West Williamson County – September 26, 2018 – Hutto residents Jose Pina Tapia, 53 and Maria Pina, 50, died in a wreck at Texas 29 and Jack Nicklaus Boulevard Wednesday. The crash was near the Cimarron Hills Golf and Country Club around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday when the driver of a 2008 Ford pickup traveling west on Texas 29 drove through a green light and was hit by a 2005 Chevy Cobalt south on Jack Nicklaus Boulevard, the DPS report said.
(2) Travis County (near Del Valle) – Sept. 27, 2018 — The Texas Rangers on Thursday arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run case one year after the eastern Travis County crash killed two people. After an investigation lasting several months, investigators identified 50-year-old Leroy Pratt, of Grimes County, as the suspect, according to the Travis County district attorney’s office. He was indicted Aug. 26 on two charges of accident involving death, and was arrested at 11:45 a.m. in eastern Travis County. DPS on Thursday reported two people were killed in a hit-and-run crash in east Travis County. DPS identified the victims of the crash on Wednesday as Joe Alen McKoy and Jesse Murel Stewart, both were 73 years old. The crash occurred after 9 a.m. in the area of Pearce Lane and TX-130, just southeast of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. According DPS, a Ford Ranger pickup was being driven eastbound on Pearce Lane. At the same time, a vehicle being driven on the 130 access road ran a stop sign and slammed into the Ford Ranger, killing its two occupants. The driver of the unidentified vehicle fled.
(1) Leander – September. 22, 2018 — Leander police are looking for the driver of a pickup truck that they say was involved in a fatal hit-and-run. Danny Roy Hankins, 34, died in the crash involving a motorcycle and pickup truck at the intersection of Palmera Ridge Boulevard and Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard in Leander just before midnight Saturday. According to a witness, the truck driver turned from Palmera Ridge into the path of the motorcyclist who was traveling southbound on Ronald Reagan, causing the motorcycle to hit the rear of the truck. The witness said the driver of the truck stopped briefly before fleeing. Police believe the truck involved was a white or light-colored GMC or Chevrolet pickup truck with a tool box in the back and a work rack. The truck should have damage to the rear, rear bumper and tail lamp.
(1) Travis County (near Manor) – September. 22, 2018 — A 10-year-old boy was killed in a multi-vehicle collision Saturday morning on Texas 130 near Manor, Austin-Travis County EMS officials said. Medics said they were called at 10:33 a.m. to the crash on the U.S. 290 service road near Texas 130 in Northeast Austin. The 10-year old male, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the accident, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
(1) Pflugerville – Sept. 6, 2018 – A 62-year-old woman was killed in a two-car collision in Pflugerville on Thursday morning at 10:55 am. The woman’s identity was not released. Three people also were injured in the wreck and hospitalized, according to a police news release. It happened when a Ford Focus traveling south on FM 685 tried to turn east onto Old Austin Hutto and collided with a northbound Suzuki SUV. The woman who was killed was in the Ford Focus.
(1) Travis County (near Pflugerville) – Sept 4, 2018 – A 24-year-old pedestrian who was killed while trying to cross IH 35 Tuesday night was a UT graduate who was active as a Christian youth counselor in Lake Travis. Jackson James Borg was struck by a semi around 8 p.m. while making his way across the highway’s southbound lanes near Grand Avenue Parkway in northern Travis County.
(1) Pflugerville – August 2, 2018 — Law enforcement officials identified the Pflugerville driver killed in a rollover crash that ended at a car dealership overnight on Wednesday. The crash occurred just before midnight at the Rockville Motors dealership off Interstate 35, between Wells Branch Parkway and Grand Avenue Parkway. Officials said Frank Marcelino Carlos, 48, of Pflugerville, was speeding northbound on the I-35 frontage road when he swerved to avoid traffic. He then lost control of his truck, struck a utility pole and then into nine parked cars. Carlos, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene.
(1) Pflugerville – Travis County – July 31, 2018 — A man died after his truck rolled over and slammed into cars parked at a Pflugerville dealership late Wednesday night. The DPS says the crash happened just before midnight at the Rockville Motors dealership off Interstate 35, between Wells Branch Parkway and Grand Avenue Parkway. Authorities say Frank Marcelino Carlos, 48, of Pflugerville, was speeding northbound on the I-35 frontage road when he swerved to avoid “slow moving traffic.” As he was swerving, Carlos lost control of his truck, struck a utility pole and then into nine parked cars. Carlos, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene.
(1) Cedar Park – July 15, 2018 — A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Sunday. Cedar Park police said the crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, on the Whitestone Boulevard exit ramp. A 2001 Jeep Wrangler was driving erratically when it swerved off the roadway, striking a guardrail before overturning. The driver of the vehicle, Daniel Gerald Studdard, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene.
(1) Travis County (near Del Valle) – July 3, 2018 — A man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a rollover crash involving an 18-wheeler in Del Valle, Austin-Travis County EMS officials said. Medics said they responded at around noon to the crash on Texas 71 near FM 973, just east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. A man believed to be in his 30s was pronounced dead, EMS said. It was not clear Tuesday how many other vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
(2) Burnet County – July 3, 201 8 — The wife and son of a Goldthwaite pastor were killed Monday in a Burnet County crash the day after the pastor’s retirement, according to The Goldthwaite Eagle and church officials early Tuesday in a three-vehicle collision in Burnet County.T he crash happened just after midnight on U.S. 183 about a mile and a half south of Briggs, DPS officials said. Troopers say a 61-year-old Lampasas man, Sylvano Sanchez, was driving north on U.S. 183 in a Dodge Ram when his pickup veered into the southbound lanes of traffic and struck two vehicles that were following each other. A 13-year-old boy, whose identity was not released, and 58-year-old Sharon Orsak Johnson were both pronounced dead at the scene.
(1) Pflugerville – July 2, 2018 — A person died in a motorcycle accident early Monday near Dessau Road and Sumatra Lane. DPS identified the dead motorcyclist as Jacob Russell MacDuffee, 20, of Hutto. Police said he was driving his Suzuki Colt motorcycle at a high rate of speed before failing to negotiate a curve, striking a curb and crashing.
(2) Mustang Ridge, Travis County – June 29, 2018 — A woman and child were killed Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 183 in southern Travis County, according to the Mustang Ridge Police Department. The crash happened at 2:27 p.m. on U.S. 183 in Mustang Ridge, and deputies closed northbound U.S. 183 as they investigated the crash.
(3) Hays County (near San Marcos) – June 15, 2018 — Three people from Wimberley died in a fiery crash Friday near San Marcos. According to DPS, 22-year-old Ramiro Ramirez, 40-year-old Angela Mary Masullo and 44-year-old Daniel Stuart Masullo all died about 8 p.m. on RM 12, three miles south of San Marcos. Three others also were injured in the wreck. DPS officials said Ramirez’s truck was headed north on RM 12 when it ended up on the wrong side of the road and clipped the rear quarter panel of another vehicle. That vehicle spun around and slammed into a guardrail. Ramirez’s vehicle continued barreling ahead until it slammed head-on into a Lincoln MKX driven by Angela Masullo. Daniel Masullo was in the passenger’s seat. Ramirez’s truck caught fire after the crash, the DPS said.
(3) Travis County (near Spicewood) – June 9, 2018 — Maribel Enriquez, 17, died Saturday afternoon after a crash near Spicewood that left two others dead and two more victims in critical condition. Enriquez, who played center forward for the Marble Falls Mustangs soccer team, was driving a Ford Mustang on Texas 71 with her 31-year-old brother, Jose Ornelas, when the car’s worn tires caused her to lose control on a wet stretch of the road about 4:48 p.m., DPS said. The Mustang slid across multiple lanes of traffic before colliding with a Mercedes-Benz carrying four people. Enriquez died at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, and Ornelas remains in critical condition there, DPS officials said. Preben Hammer, 71, and his wife, Alice, who were in the Mercedes-Benz, died at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, officials said. Susan Stein, 78, who was also traveling in the Mercedes-Benz, is in critical condition at Dell Seton Medical Center. The fourth passenger in the Mercedes-Benz was not taken to a hospital, officials said. It was not clear whether that afternoon’s rain was a factor in the crash.
(1) Williamson County (near Florence) – May 29, 2018 — A 25-year-old man was killed early Sunday in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Williamson County, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said. The crash happened around 6 a.m. on Texas 195 about two miles north of Florence, the officials said. Officials say Rodolfo Guajardo of Killeen was driving south on the highway when he veered into a ditch, over-corrected and spun across the road. Troopers say Guajardo was ejected from the vehicle, which came to rest on its side on the northbound shoulder.
(1) Southeast Travis County – May 20, 2018 — A Kyle man has been identified as the victim in a fatal single-vehicle rollover that took place in southeast Travis County Sunday. Victor Aguiree-Arroyo, 21, of Kyle, was killed in a wreck that happened near the 9000 block of U.S. 183 roughly 4.5 miles south of Austin. According to DPS, a 2001 Honda Accord, operated by Aguiree-Arroyo, was traveling southbound on U.S. 183 at a high rate of speed. At around the same time, witnesses saw a motorcycle traveling northbound in the left lane of U.S. 183. The driver of the Accord “perceived” that the motorcycle was in his lane and was coming head-on and a hard left at a high rate of speed in front of the motorcycle. The move caused the Accord to go into a right-hand side skid going into the oncoming lanes of traffic, and then into the northbound grass shoulder, according to the report.
(1) Cedar Park – May 9, 2018 — A 71-year-old Cedar Park woman was killed Tuesday in a two-car crash in Cedar Park, according to a police news release. Lizabeth Lefeve to Round Rock Medical Center. Police were alerted at 3 p.m. Tuesday about the crash at 201 South Bell Blvd. Lefeve was driving a Mazda 3 and the other driver was driving a Hyundai Elantra.
(2) West Travis County – April 4, 2018 — Two drivers died in a head-on collision Wednesday afternoon in west Travis County. It happened at about 4:24 p.m. in the 11900 block of US Highway 290 at Signal Hill Drive. Jory D Mayer, 21, and Carol Ann Larue, 58, died at the scene. Mayer was driving a Nissan Rogue east on US 290 in the left lane when it drifted into the center turn lane, and then into the westbound lanes into the path of a Ford Escape driven by Larue, reported DPS.
(2) Cedar Park — April 13, 2018 — An Austin woman and a Taylor woman both died in a one-vehicle rollover early Friday morning in Cedar Park, police said. Connie Brown, 48, of Austin and Sara Johnson, 30, of Taylor died at the scene at FM 1431 and New Hope Drive, according to police. When officers received a call about the rollover at 1 a.m. Friday, they arrived to find a Lincoln Navigator that had flipped over. Brown and Johnson, who were both wearing seatbelts, were ejected from the car, police said. They said Brown was the driver.
(2) Mustang Ridge, Travis County – March 24, 2018 — On Friday, a passerby discovered two men in their vehicle who died in a Mustang Ridge crash that likely happened hours earlier, the DPS said. The 2006 Ford F-150 pickup truck they were in was found in a ditch off U.S. 183 in Mustang Ridge. DPS believe the two men were heading south on U.S. 183 when the driver veered off the road and overcorrected. The pickup then likely rolled several times before it came to rest on its side, officials said. They estimate that the crash happened around 3:30 a.m.
(2) West Travis County – March 4, 2018 — Two people who died in a collision on U.S. 290 West in southwest Travis County on Wednesday afternoon have been identified. Jory Mayer, 21, and Carol Ann Larue, 58, both died when their SUVs slammed into each other head-on around 4:24 p.m. at Signal Hill Drive, near the Travis-Hays county line. Mayer was headed east on the highway in a Nissan Rogue when the vehicle drifted into the center turn lane, then into oncoming traffic. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
(1) West Travis County – February 26, 2018 — A man who died in a two-vehicle crash on Ranch to Market 620 near Mansfield Dam last Thursday has been identified as 54-year-old Franklin Daniels. The Texas Department of Public Safety says Daniels was driving his Ford Ranger northbound on RM 620 when he lost control and slid into oncoming traffic and slammed into a Hyundai Sonota.
(1) Travis County (near Oak Hill) – February 19, 2018 — A man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, pinned inside his vehicle and an “immovable object” at around 10:30 a.m., Austin-Travis County EMS tweeted. The wreck occurred along the 9100 block of Towana Trail, located within a South Austin neighborhood dubbed Oak Hill just north of U.S. 290 near Circle Drive. Texas Department of Public Safety officials later confirmed he had slammed into a tree.
(1) West Travis County -February 16, 2018 — A man was killed in a pedestrian accident in southwestern Travis County on Wednesday night, February 14, according to a local news source. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred at about 8 p.m. on U.S. 290 near Boling Drive. According to a statement by the Austin-Travis County Ems, the man had been walking on the road when he was knocked down by a vehicle. The pedestrian, believed to be in his 20s, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The name of the deceased was not disclosed.
(1) Hays County (near Buda) – February 10, 2018 – Speed was determined to be the primary cause of a fatal single-vehicle rollover wreck that took place Saturday morning along FM 1626 at Oakwood Drive. Jonathan McDonnell Baker, 45, of Kyle was identified by authorities as the victim in the wreck on FM 1626 near Oakwood Drive. According to DPS, a 2017 Nissan Maxima was traveling north on FM 1626 roughly three miles west of Buda around 10:19 a.m. The Maxima was traveling at “an unsafe speed for the wet roadway” when it lost control, traveled off the road to the east, rolled over and then struck a utility pole. The vehicle came to rest on its top, facing west.
(1) Hays County (near Buda) – February 10, 2018 – Roughly 12 hours later, authorities responded to a motorcycle wreck that took place around 8 p.m. in 700 block of west FM 1626 Saturday. The man later died at the hospital on Sunday. Officials have not released the identity of the man, pending notification of next of kin.
(2) Williamson County (near Bartlett) – January 21, 2018 — Officials identified the two people killed in a fiery two-vehicle wreck along Texas 95 near Bartlett on Sunday about 6 pm.. The two drivers in the collision were killed. They were identified as Micah Millican, 21, of Temple and Hubert Klepac, 44, of Bartlett c, 42; Lucas Klepac, 8, and Katie Klepac, 6, officials said. The three were rushed to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple for treatment of their injuries.
(1) Pflugerville — January 11, 2018 — Police identified the man who died following a rollover accident this week while trying to evade police after a traffic stop as Darwin Adolfo Velasquez, 27. His death came after police attempted to stop him for a moving violation early Sunday along northbound FM 685 near East Pfennig Lane. Instead of pulling over, police said, Velasquez turned eastbound on East Pflugerville Parkway and sped off at a high rate of speed. The vehicle left the roadway near the 3500 block of East Pflugerville Parkway and rolled before coming to rest on property located north of the roadway, police said. Velasquez was pronounced dead at the scene.
(2) Cedar Park – January 10, 2018 — A second suspect has been charged in a crash last month that killed two children and left their mother critically injured. The crash on January 20th killed Daniel Chaudhary, 1, and Elijah Chaudhary, 9. The driver of the vehicle in which the children were traveling, Zara Salman, 32, was left in a coma. Blake Ayres Kirkpatrick, 21, of Cedar Park has been arrested after being accused of drag racing ahead of the collision on Wednesday at about 3:30 pm along West Whitestone Boulevard and Walton Way near U.S. 183.
(1) West Travis County – Tuesday, January 2, 2018 — A man who died Tuesday evening after spinning out of control on an icy bridge on Texas 71 in western Travis County at 4:59 pm on Tuesday has been identified as 41-year-old Michael Charles Roeder. Bee Cave Police Chief Gary Miller said Roeder was headed east on the highway around 5 p.m. when he drove onto an elevated section of the road. “It appears that ice had formed on the bridge and he lost control of his vehicle and spun into the westbound lanes, where he was struck by at least one other vehicle,” Miller said, adding that the vehicle rolled over and Roeder was partially thrown out. Several other vehicles were involved in the crash, but no one else was seriously hurt, Miller said.
