On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at approximately 7:28 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Skyway. The driver of a sedan, identified as Edward Guy Maddox, was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The driver of a pick-up truck remained on the scene, was not injured, and is cooperating with the investigation.
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 28th fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 28 fatalities for the year. On the same date in 2023, there had been 36 fatal crashes resulting in 36 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.