City of Austin
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Case: 21-1360879
Date: May 16, 2021
Time: 2:11 p.m.
Location: 800 block of Payton Gin Rd.
Deceased: Russell Charles McKiernan, White male, D.O.B. 09-13-69
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Russell Charles McKiernan as the victim in the May 16th traffic fatality on Payton Gin Rd.
At approximately 2:11 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Payton Gin Rd. for a two-vehicle collision between a 2005 Hyundai and a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Mr. McKiernan, the driver of a 2005 Hyundai was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas with what were believed to be minor injuries. He passed away on May 16, 2021at 11:04 p.m.
The driver of the Chevrolet remained on scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. At this time, charges are not expected to be filed against the driver of the Chevrolet.
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 40th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 42 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.