City of Austin
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Case: 23-2140458
Time: 9:47 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Location: 8200 block of Burnet Road
Deceased: Nathan Baker, White male, 10/13/45
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at approximately 9:47 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a three-vehicle crash in the 8200 block of Burnet Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that an SUV driven by Nathan Baker ran the red light and hit a Capital Metro bus, a utility pole, and a parked vehicle. Mr. Baker was taken to a local hospital, where he later died on August 7.
No other injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 56th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 59 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, 62 fatal crashes resulted in 63 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.