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Case: 21-1041173
Date: April 14, 2021
Time: 5:38 p.m.
Location: 1300 block of Lost Creek Blvd.
Deceased: Arlen Jameson, White male, 11/11/1940
APD has identified 80-year-old Arlen Jameson as the decedent in the April 14, 2021 crash in the 1300 block of Lost Creek Blvd. The preliminary investigation shows that the white, 2018 Tesla driven by Mr. Jameson and a grey, 2016 Acura were involved in a head-on collision.
Arlen Jameson was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center by Austin-Travis County EMS. He died there on April 15, 2021 and approximately 1:25 a.m.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4424, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous.
You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 28th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 30 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 26 fatal crashes resulting in 28 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.