City of Austin
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Case: 20-3480044
Date: December 13, 2020
Time: 12:34 a.m.
Location: 8700 block of N. IH-35 SB Service Road
Deceased: Danires Antonio Guerra-Mancia, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 06-02-1996)
The preliminary investigation shows that the grey, 2006 Chevy Aveo driven by Danires Antonio Guerra-Mancia, was traveling southbound in the 8700 block of N. IH-35 service road when he lost control of the vehicle, leaving the roadway. The Aveo struck a wooden pole and came to rest on the driver’s side.
Mr. Guerra-Mancia was pronounced deceased on scene. The passenger in the Aveo suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
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 82nd fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 86 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 82 traffic fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.