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Case: 21-1210169
Date: May 1, 2021
Time: 1:56 a.m.
Location: 500 block of Anderson Lane Frontage Road WB
Deceased: William Hernandez, Hispanic male 3/9/1997
APD has identified 24-year-old William Hernandez as the decedent in the May 1, 2021 crash in the 500 block of Anderson Lane Frontage Road WB.
The preliminary investigation shows that a black, 2012 Dodge Ram collided with a concrete pillar. Austin-Travis County EMS attempted to save Mr. Hernandez, the sole occupant, but he was pronounced deceased on scene.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-6873, 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 35th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 37 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 30 fatal crashes resulting in 32 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.