City of Austin
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Case: 22-1050162
Time: 2:38 a.m.
Date: April 15, 2022
Location: 9000 block of S IH 35 S/B proper
Deceased: Jose Eduardo Ramirez, Hispanic male, 04/08/1999
On April 15, 2022, at approximately 2:38 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of S IH 35 S/B in reference to a vehicle collision. The crash involved an 18-wheeler and a pick-up truck. The pick-up truck crashed into the rear of the 18 wheeler.
The driver of the pick-up truck was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
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 28th fatal crash of 2022, resulting in 29 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 29 fatal crashes resulting in 31 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.