Case:  24-0441078
 
Time:  5:35 p.m.
 
Date:  Tuesday, February 13, 2024
 
Location:  12221 North Mopac Expressway
 
Deceased:  Michell Holloway, Black female, 5/02/1966
 
 
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash at North Austin Medical Center, located at 12221 North Mopac. The driver of a sedan, Michell Holloway, crashed her vehicle into the emergency room waiting area. Three adults and two juveniles that were in the waiting room area were injured and taken to different hospitals for treatment. Some of their injuries were serious, but not life-threatening. Holloway was later pronounced deceased at North Austin Medical Center. This investigation is in its early and preliminary stages. However, there is no indication at this time that this was an intentional act, nor does it indicate that the driver suffered from a medical episode. The circumstances are still under investigation and the information may change as the investigation progresses.
 
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 7th fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 7 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2023, 11 fatal crashes resulted in 11 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.