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Case: 21-2981281
Time: 8:33 p.m.
Date: October 25, 2021
Location: 5400 Block of N. IH 35 Southbound
Deceased: Unidentified
Unidentified
On October 25, 2021, officers responded to a crash in the 5400 block of N. IH 35 southbound. During the initial investigation, it was learned that a 2007 black GMC SUV was stopped on IH 35. A 2012 freight semi-truck pulling a 2022 tractor trailer was traveling southbound and struck the back of the stopped GMC. Both occupants in the GMC were pronounced deceased on scene at 9:18 p.m.
The driver of the freight semi-truck and tractor trailer remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111, use the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous.
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This is Austin’s 94th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 102 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 72 fatal crashes resulting in 77 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.