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Case: 24-1960433
Time: 5:39 a.m.
Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024
Location: 12000 Block of North Mopac Expressway Southbound
Deceased 1: Unidentified male
Deceased 2: Nickolaus Lauderdale, White male, 5/20/1981
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 5:39 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a collision between a sports-utility-vehicle and a pickup truck in the 12000 Block of North Mopac Expressway southbound. Both the drivers were pronounced deceased on scene.
This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 43rd fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 46 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2023, 52 fatal crashes resulted in 52 fatalities.
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.