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Case: 20-3531238
Date: December 18, 2020
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 9027 Northgate Blvd.
Deceased: Narciso Mejia Gutierrez, Hispanic male, (D.O.B. 10-29-1955)
The preliminary investigation shows that pedestrian Narciso Mejia Gutierrez was walking in the 9000 block of Northgate Blvd. when he proceeded into the roadway. A southbound vehicle was able to stop just in time to avoid hitting Mr. Gutierrez as he stepped into traffic. Narciso Gutierrez continued crossing eastbound when he was struck by a northbound black, 2007 Honda Civic.
Austin-Travis County EMS transported Narciso Gutierrez to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he was rushed into surgery with life-threatening injuries. APD investigators were notified that Mr. Gutierrez succumbed to his injuries on December 21, 2020 at approximately 1:20 p.m.
The driver of the Honda Civic remained on scene. No charges are expected.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-6873. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 84th fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 90 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 87 traffic fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.