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Case: 21-1100103
Date: April 20, 2021
Time: 2:31 a.m.
Location: 14100 block of N. SH-45 W EB
Deceased: Unidentified Black male
APD continues to investigate the April 20, 2021 fatal crash involving an as-yet unidentified Black male pedestrian. The preliminary investigation shows he was struck by a grey, 2010 Lexus. The driver of that vehicle fled on foot.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene.
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 29th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 31 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 29 fatal crashes resulting in 31 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.