City of Austin
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Case: 22-1330002
Time: 11:58 p.m.
Date: May 12, 2022
Location: 5900 block of E Ben White Blvd EB
Deceased: Unidentified male
On May 12, 2022, at approximately 11:58 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a single-vehicle collision in the 5900 block of E Ben White Blvd EB. The driver was transported to South Austin Hospital where he later died from injuries sustained in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to 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 38th fatal crash of 2022, resulting in 39 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 39 fatal crashes resulting in 41 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.