City of Austin
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Case: 23-1811758
Time: 11:39 p.m.
Date: Friday, June 30, 2023
Location: South IH-35 NB to West Ben White Boulevard WB Ramp
Deceased: Unidentified person
On Friday, June 30, 2023, at approximately 11:39 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call that reported a crash between an SUV and an unidentified pedestrian in the South IH-35 to West Ben White Boulevard WB ramp. The unknown pedestrian died on the scene. The driver of the SUV cooperated with the investigation.
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 51st fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 51 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, 57 fatal crashes resulted in 58 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.