City of Austin
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Case: 22-1491490
Time: 9:48 p.m.
Date: May 29, 2022
Location: S IH-35 SVRD SB/E Ben White Blvd SVRD WB
Deceased: Unidentified male
On May 29th, 2022, at approximately 9:48 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to the intersection of S IH-35 SVRD SB/E Ben White Blvd SVRD EB about a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian on a scooter. The pedestrian died at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this case should 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 47th fatal crash of 2022, resulting in 48 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 45 fatal crashes resulting in 47 deaths.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.