City of Austin
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Case: 21-2291297
Time: 9:08 p.m.
Date: August 17, 2021
Location: 11000 Block of Jollyville Rd.
Deceased: White male, 20 years of age
At approximately 9:08 p.m., a 2012 Blue Hyundai was in the 11000 block of Jollyville Rd. A 2019 Black Honda CRV crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the Hyundai head on.
The driver of the Hyundai was pronounced deceased at the scene.
At the request of the family, we are not releasing the name of the deceased at this time.
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 is Austin’s 72nd fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 78 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 53 fatal crashes resulting in 58 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.