On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at approximately 7:17 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 7300 block of W. Hwy 71. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The involved vehicle left the scene.
This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 63rd fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 68 fatalities. On the date of this crash in 2023, there were 65 fatal crashes resulting in 68 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 be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.