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Case: 23-1400252
Time: 3:34 a.m.
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Location: 4900 block of S IH35 NB SVRD
Deceased: Unidentified man
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, at approximately 3:34 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a two-door car and a pedestrian in the 4900 block of S IH35 NB SVRD. The pedestrian, an unidentified man, died on the scene. The driver of the car remained on the scene, was cooperative, and showed no signs of being impaired.
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 36th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 36 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, 42 fatal crashes resulted in 43 deaths.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477