Case: 23-2110218
Time: 2:32 a.m.
Date: Sunday, July 30, 2023
Location: 4700 block of S IH 35 SVRD SB
Deceased: Unidentified person
Deceased: Unidentified person
Deceased: Unidentified person
Deceased: Unidentified person
Arrested: Arthur L. Wright, Black male, 35-years-old
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 2:32 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a driver of a sedan and an SUV in the 4700 Block of S IH 35 SVRD SB. Four people in the SUV died at the scene. A fifth person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the sedan, Arthur Wright, left the scene on foot immediately after the crash. Officers were able to find and arrest him a short time later. Wright is charged with four counts of Intoxication Manslaughter and four counts of Failure to Stop and Render Aid.
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 54th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 57 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, 62 fatal crashes resulted in 63 deaths.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.