On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at approximately 9:39 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a sedan and an unidentified pedestrian in the 5600 block of North Interstate Highway 35 Southbound. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver remained on the scene, was not impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.
This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 44th fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 47 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2023, there were 53 fatal crashes resulting in 53 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.
Anyone with any information should contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
