City of Austin
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Case: 22-3310090
Time: 1:26 a.m.
Date: Sunday, November 27, 2022
Location: 8800 block of S. Congress Ave.
Deceased: Unidentified male
On Sunday, November 27, 2022, at approximately 1:26 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a single vehicle in the 8800 block of S. Congress Ave. Preliminary information indicates the driver of a pick-up truck was traveling south on Congress Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway, and hit a utility pole. The driver died on the scene. This accident remains an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111; utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS) or the Crime Stoppers app.
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 98th fatal crash of 2022, resulting in 102 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 103 fatal crashes resulting in 111 deaths.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.