City of Austin
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Case: 22-0801477
Time: 11:07 p.m.
Date: March 21, 2022
Location: 3000 block of E Cesar Chavez
Deceased: Unknown
On March 21, 2022, at approximately 11:07 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian. Officers were able to determine the location of the crash to be in the 3000 block of E. Cesar Chavez. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver is cooperating in the ongoing 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 21st fatal crash of 2022, resulting in 22 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 21 fatal crashes resulting in 23 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.