City of Austin
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Case: 22-1201507
Time: 9:41 p.m.
Date: April 30, 2022
Location: 8600 block of N Lamar Blvd
Deceased: Inocencio Gomez, White male, 11/11/1957
On April 30, 2022, at approximately 9:41 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the 8600 block of N. Lamar Blvd regarding a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The investigation shows Inocencio Gomez was crossing the road when a vehicle traveling northbound hit him. Gomez died from his injuries.
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 36th fatal crash of 2022, resulting in 37 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 35 fatal crashes resulting in 37 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.