City of Austin
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Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 22-0941080
Time: 5:59 p.m.
Date: April 4, 2022
Location: 7700 block of S IH 35 NB Frontage Rd
Deceased: Ashley Ramirez, Hispanic female, 04/06/1989
On April 4, 2022, at approximately 5:59 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the 7700 block of S IH 35 NB Frontage Rd. regarding a single-vehicle crash that struck a pole. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passengers were taken to Dell Children’s Hospital. The investigation is still 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 26th fatal crash of 2022, resulting in 27 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 22 fatal crashes resulting in 24 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.