City of Austin
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Case: 21-2760553
Time: 9:09 a.m.
Date: October 3, 2021
Location: 90 block of N IH-35 SB
Deceased: Unidentified White male, 36 years of age
On October 3, 2021, at approximately 9:09 a.m., Austin Police Department officers responded to the vicinity of the 90 block of North IH 35 southbound. The initial investigation shows a Nissan 350-Z was traveling on IH 35 when it veered off the roadway, colliding with a guardrail. Despite life-saving attempts by emergency personnel, the driver of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene at 9:34 a.m.
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.
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This is Austin’s 89th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 96 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 64 fatal crashes resulting in 69 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.