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Case: 20-1110004
Date: April 20, 2020
Time: 12:04 a.m.
Location: 9100 E. Parmer Ln.
Deceased: Bruce Henry Chavez, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 11-15-81)
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2017, white freightliner box truck was traveling eastbound in the inside lane in the 9100 block of E. Parmer Ln. when it struck a pedestrian who was in the middle of the inside lane. The pedestrian, identified as Bruce Henry Chavez, was pronounced deceased on scene.
Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4424. 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 2020, resulting in 29 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 22 traffic fatalities.
These statements are based on the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.