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April 28, 2025

Traffic Fatality in the 9600 block of Research Boulevard SB

City of Austin

For Immediate Release

Release Date:

April 28, 2025

Contact:

APD Public Information Office
5129745017

Case:  25-1150297    

Time:  6:01 a.m.

Date:  Friday, April 25, 2025     

Location:  9600 block of Research Boulevard SB

Deceased:  Unidentified male
 
On Friday, April 25, 2025, at approximately 6:01 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 9600 block of Research Boulevard SB.  The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene.
 
This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 26th fatal crash of 2025, resulting in 30 fatalities. This investigation is ongoing. On the date of this crash in 2024, 24 fatal crashes resulted in 24 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.