City of Austin
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Case: 22-1480095
Time: 1:19 a.m.
Date: May 28, 2022
Location: 13300 block of S IH-35 SB
Deceased: Chase Nelson, white male, 3/1/1991
On May 28th, 2022, at approximately 1:18 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to the 13300 block of S IH-35 SB lanes for a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian Chase Nelson died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid, and fled the scene.
Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111, 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 crash is being investigated as Austin’s 46th fatal crash of 2022, resulting in 47 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 44 fatal crashes resulting in 46 deaths.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.