Case:         21-1380220

Date:          May 18, 2021

Time:          6:20 a.m.

Location:   1900 block of N. IH 35 Southbound Service Road 

Deceased:  Brian J. Box, White male, D.O.B. 12-19-89

The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Brian J. Box the deceased in the May 18^th traffic fatality on the IH 35 southbound service road as Brian J. Box.

Officers responded to the 1900 block of the N. IH 35 southbound service road for an auto vs. pedestrian collision. The initial investigation shows that Mr. Box was in the roadway and was most likely struck by an unknown vehicle that failed to stop and render aid. A 2008 Saturn also struck Mr. Box as he lay in the roadway. Mr. Box was pronounced deceased on scene.

The driver of the Saturn remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Charges are not expected to be filed.

There is an ongoing criminal investigation into the initial vehicle that struck Mr. Box and left the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4278, 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 42^nd fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 44 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 34 fatal crashes resulting in 36 fatalities.

These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.