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Case: 20-1231528
Date: May 2, 2020
Time: 10:41 p.m.
Location: 12300 S. IH 35
Deceased: Aaron Franco, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 8-29-97)
The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2002 Jeep Cherokee was traveling northbound on S. IH 35 in the 12300 block and for an unknown reason, the vehicle left the roadway and traveled northbound along the grassy median separating S. IH 35 northbound and the northbound frontage road. The Jeep traveled along the grassy median for approximately one quarter mile and then struck the concrete base for a street light tower. The driver of the Jeep 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 31st fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 33 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 25 traffic fatalities.
These statements are based on the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.