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Case: 21-1010173
Date: April 11, 2021
Time: 1:58 a.m.
Location: 10000 block of N. IH-35 NB
Deceased: Darian Jobe, Black male, 3/21/1964
Arrested: Brendan Brown, White male, 23 years of age
On April 11, 2021, at approximately 1:58 a.m., Austin police responded to the 10000 block of N. IH-35 NB for a three-vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation shows that the purple, 2021 Chevy Spark driven by Darian Jobe crashed into a disabled black 2015 GMC truck. A third vehicle, a white 2000 Toyota Camry then crashed into the Spark.
Darian Jobe was prounounced deceased on scene. The driver of the stalled GMC, Brendan Brown, was arrested for DWI. There are no charges anticipated against the driver of the Camry.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-6935, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous.
You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 25th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 27 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 26 fatal crashes resulting in 28 fatalities.
Brendan Brown
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.