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Case: 21-2870228
Time: 6:38 a.m.
Date: October 14, 2021
Location: 6800 block of E. 290 WB
Deceased: Lee Roy Pryor, Black male, born December 14, 1958
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Lee Roy Pryor as the deceased.
On October 14, 2021, at approximately 6:38 a.m., APD officers responded to the 6800 block of E. 290 WB proper for an auto and pedestrian crash. The initial investigation shows a Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound on E 290. The pedestrian, Lee Roy Pryor, was crossing mid-block and was hit by the van. He was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver remained on scene.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111, use the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous.
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This is Austin’s 92nd fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 99 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 68 fatal crashes resulting in 73 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.