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Case: 20-3181502
Date: November 13, 2020
Time: 10:05 p.m.
Location: 1100 Airport Blvd.
Deceased: Black Female (release of name pending next of kin notification )
The preliminary investigation shows a black, 2014 Chevrolet Impala was southbound in the 1100 block of Airport Blvd. toward Goodwin Ave. when the vehicle made contact with the decedent, who was in a section of roadway undesignated for pedestrians. The driver of the Impala remained on scene to talk with responding officers.
The pedestrian was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she died on November 19, 2020 as a result of her injuries.
The driver showed no indication of impairment and neither speed nor weather conditions appear to have been a factor in the crash. There are no criminal charges expected.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-6935. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 76th fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 81 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 76 traffic fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.