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Case: 22-3031437
Time: 9:33 p.m.
Date: Sunday, October 30, 2022
Location: 1000 block E. Yager Ln.
Deceased: Roberto Garcia Gomez, White male, 6/12/70
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, at approximately 9:33 p.m., AustinPoliceDepartment (APD) Officers responded to a head on crash between an SUV and a pick-up truck in the 1000 block of E. Yager Ln. The preliminary investigation shows that the SUV was traveling east on E. Yager Lane, when the pick-up truck that was traveling west crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into the SUV. The driver of the pick-up truck died on scene.
Anyone with information regarding this case should 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.
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 92nd fatal crash of 2022, resulting in 95 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 94 fatal crashes resulting in 102 deaths.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.