Case:            18-0481490
 
Date:            Saturday, February 17, 2018

Time:            Approximately 8:40 p.m.
 
Location:      W. Slaughter Ln. and Southpark Meadows Dr.

Deceased:    Devon Reed Gerald, White male (D.O.B. 8-10-94)
 
The preliminary investigation shows that a silver, 2013 Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound on W. Slaughter Lane approaching the intersection of Southpark Meadows Dr. with a green light. A pedestrian ran across Slaughter Ln., from north to south, against the pedestrian traffic light and was struck by the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota remained on scene.
 
The pedestrian who has been identified as Devon Reed Gerald, was transported to South Austin Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. Gerald was pronounced at 9:35 p.m.
 
The case is still being investigated at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the APD Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-5576. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android. This is Austin’s ninth fatal traffic crash of 2018, resulting in ten fatalities this year. At this time in 2017, there were seven fatal traffic crashes and seven traffic fatalities.
 
These statements are based on the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.