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Case: 20-2391420
Date: August 26, 2020
Time: 10:28 p.m.
Location: 5500 block of E. Ben White Blvd. eastbound Service Road
Deceased: Elias Jurado, Hispanic male, D.O.B. 11-16-88
The preliminary investigation shows that a bicyclist was riding eastbound in the center lane of traffic in the 5500 block of the E. Ben White service road. Due to poor lighting, lack of tail lights and rear reflectors on the bicycle, a 2013, black Nissan Rogue rear-ended it.
Elias Jurado was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Nissan remained on scene and cooperated. No charges are expected at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation. 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 57th fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 62 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 54 traffic fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.