City of Austin
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Case: 21-1040170
Date: April 14, 2021
Time: 3:55 a.m.
Location: 12100 block of N. IH-35 SB
Deceased: Duston Theron Harrison, White male, 3/7/1982
APD has identified 39-year-old pedestrian Duston Theron Harrison as the decedent in the April 14, 2021 auto-pedestrian crash in the 12100 block of N. IH-35 SB. The driver of the green, 2002 Chevy Suburban that was involved remained on scene to provide information about the collision. No charges are anticipated.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4424, 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 27th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 29 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 26 fatal crashes resulting in 28 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.