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Case: 20-2380158
Date: August 25, 2020
Time: 3:26 a.m.
Location: 300 block of the E. Ben White Svrd WB
Deceased: Lisa Vann, White female, D.O.B. 8/24/1963
The preliminary investigation shows that Lisa Vann was standing in the middle of the street in the 300 block the westbound E. Ben White svrd. A dark-colored, 4-door sedan struck her. The driver then left the scene. Lisa Vann was transported to South Austin Medical Center in stable condition.
On September 9, 2020, investigators were notified that Ms. Vann died as result of the injuries she sustained in the crash.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-6935. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 59th 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.