City of Austin
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Case: 21-0841255
Date: March 25, 2021
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: 9000 block of Tuscany Way
Deceased: Armando Garcia-Sanchez, Hispanic male, 2/20/1993
The preliminary investigation shows that Armando Garcia-Sanchez was driving a brown, 2013 Honda Pilot in the 9000 block of Tuscany Way on March 25, 2021 when the vehicle collided with an orange, 2009 Volvo semi truck.
Mr. Garcia-Sanchez was pronounced deceased on scene. The truck driver was physically unharmed.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4424, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app.
You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 22nd fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 24 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 21 fatal crashes resulting in 22 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.