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Case: 21-1311335
Date: May 11, 2021
Time: 8:42 p.m.
Location: 12100 block of N. IH 35 Northbound Service Rd.
Deceased: Michael Elton Holt, White Male, D.O.B. 10-11-92
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Michael Elton Holt as the victim in the fatality crash that occurred on May 11, 2021 in the 12100 block of N. IH 35 Northbound service road.
At approximately 8:42 p.m., officers responded to an auto vs. pedestrian crash. The pedestrian, Michael Elton Holt, was crossing the service road when he was struck by a 2015 Nissan Rogue. Mr. Holt was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Nissan remained on scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Charges are not expected to be filed against the driver of the Nissan.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4278, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous.
You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 39th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 41 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 33 fatal crashes resulting in 35 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.