City of Austin
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Case: 21-3440472
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Date: December 10, 2021
Location: 4900 block of IH-35 NB SVRD
Deceased: Jeremy Singleton, Black male, August 20, 1991
Deceased: Unidentified
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Jeremy Singleton as one of the two people killed in the crash on December 10.
On December 10, 2021, at approximately 9:30 a.m., APD officers responded to the vicinity of the 4900 block of South IH35 NB SVRD. The initial investigation shows a Black Porsche was traveling northbound. The vehicle entered the grassy median where construction workers were actively working. The two pedestrians were pronounced deceased on scene at 9:38 a.m. The investigation is still ongoing to determine if any charges will be filed.
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 106th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 115 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 81 fatal crashes resulting in 86 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.