Case:  23-3270999
 
Time:  9:40 p.m.
 
Date:  Thursday, November, 23, 2023
 
Location:  4500 block of Airport Boulevard
 
Deceased:  Unidentified person
 
 
On Thursday, November 23, 2023, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between the driver of a pick-up truck and a pedestrian in the 4500 block of Airport Boulevard. The driver left the scene immediately after the crash and did not stop or call 911. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene.
 
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 80th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 83 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, 97 fatal crashes resulted in 101 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.