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Case: 21-3571350
Time: 10:42 p.m.
Date: December 23, 2021
Location: 13500 block of N. IH 35 NB
Deceased: Uriel Veloz, Hispanic male, July 1, 1997
Driver: Unidentified, 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Uriel Veloz as the deceased in this crash.
On December 23, 2021, at about 10:42 p.m., APD responded to an auto/pedestrian crash in the 13500 block of N. IH 35. The driver of the vehicle left the scene heading northbound on IH 35. It is believed the vehicle that left the scene is a 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder which would have significant damage to the front and undercarriage of the vehicle including the radiator.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to 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. 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 110th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 119 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 84 fatal crashes resulting in 90 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.