Case:         19-2090230

Date:          July 28, 2019

Time:          2:37 a.m.

Location:    8700 Cameron Rd.  

Deceased:  Xavier Tunsun, Black male, (D.O.B. 6-5-91)

The preliminary investigation shows that a pedestrian, Xavier Tunsun, exited a 2016 Chrysler 300 while it was traveling northbound on Cameron Rd. An unknown vehicle struck Tunsun and left the scene northbound on Cameron Rd. The vehicle was possibly gold or tan with dark wheels or no hubcaps. This crash is being investigated as fail to stop and render aid, a 2^nd degree felony.
 
Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at (512) 974-3761. You can also submit tips by downloading Austin PD’s free mobile app on iPhone and Android. 

This is Austin’s 44^th fatal traffic crash of 2019, resulting in 45 fatalities this year. At this time in 2018, there were 37 fatal traffic crashes and 38 traffic fatalities.

These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.