Fatality Crash In The Intersection Norwood Park Blvd. / N IH 35 NB Frontage Rd. In City Of Austin

Press release from the City of Austin:

August 25, 2021

Case: 21-2300068

Time: 1:13 a.m.

Date: August 18, 2021

Location: Intersection Norwood Park Blvd./ N IH 35 NB Frontage Rd.

Deceased: Sean A. Henderson II, Black male, born September 8, 1983

The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Sean Adrian Henderson II as the deceased in the August 18 traffic fatality on Norwood Park Blvd. and the N. IH 35 NB Frontage Rd.

At approximately 1:13 a.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the intersection of Norwood Park Blvd. and North IH 35 Frontage Rd. A Maroon Chevrolet was traveling west bound on Norwood Park Blvd. The vehicle attempted to stop at the stop sign at the intersection, was unable to stop and struck the retaining wall at this location. Mr. Henderson, the passenger in the vehicle, was transported to Round Rock Medical Center. On August 19, 2021 at 3:12 p.m. Mr. Henderson succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111, 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 73rd fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 79 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 53 fatal crashes resulting in 58 fatalities.

These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.

This press release was produced by the City of Austin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.