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Case: 20-2351478
Date: August 22, 2020
Time: 8:52 p.m.
Location: 1000 block of East Rundberg Ln.
Deceased: Hispanic male, 55 years of age
The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian was crossing the street, mid-block, northbound in the 1000 block of East Rundberg Lane. A black, 2020 Toyota Corolla was traveling westbound in the outside lane of traffic. The driver did not see the pedestrian, but after striking something, she stopped and realized it was a pedestrian. The driver called 911 and remained on scene for emergency personnel to arrive. The pedestrian was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas with life threatening injuries.
On August 25, 2020, at approximately 11:45 a.m. the pedestrian died due to injuries from the crash.
This is an ongoing investigation. 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 58th fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 63 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 53 traffic fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.