Traffic Fatality in the 700 block of E 7th St.

Case:  25-1310410   
 
Date:  May 11, 2025

Time:  4:59 a.m.

Location:  700 block of E 7th St.

Deceased:  Erica Garza, Hispanic female, 10/30/2004
                                                                                                                                     
On May 11, 2025, at approximately 4:59 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and three pedestrians in the 700 block of E 7th St. The vehicle involved left the scene heading northbound on the N IH-35 frontage road. Two male pedestrians had minor injuries, while the female pedestrian sustained serious injuries. All three were taken to a local hospital. The female pedestrian identified as Erica Garza was later pronounced decease on May 16, 2025.
 
This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 30th fatal crash of 2025, resulting in 34 fatalities. This investigation is ongoing. On the date of this crash in 2024, 26 fatal crashes resulted in 26 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.