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Case: 20-1190565
Date: April 28, 2020
Time: 12:19 p.m.
Location: 2200 block of N. U.S. Hwy 183
Deceased: Jedidiah Ephraim Brown, Black Female (D.O.B. 9/14/79)
The preliminary investigation shows that a maroon, 2008 Nissan Altima was broken down in the outside lane of the 2200 block of N. U.S. Hwy 183. A white, 2016 Izuzu box truck was traveling southbound in the outside lane and collided with the back end of the Nissan. The driver of the Nissan was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she was pronounced deceased at 1:12 p.m.
No charges are expected at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4424. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 30th fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 32 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 25 traffic fatalities.
These statements are based on the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.