Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Two Victims Identified in Austin Boat Crash

The accident occurred early Sunday morning.

Austin police have confirmed that 50-year-old Shawn Hurwitz, the CEO of Maxxam Inc., a Houston-based investment firm, and 34-year-old Jennifer Walley are dead after a boat collided with a barge in the water on Lake Austin.

Authorities responded to the water rescue at 1500 Manana Street early Sunday morning. EMS treated a total of five patients, with two in cardiac arrest.

Hurwitz was pronounced dead at the scene. Walley died after being transported to the hospital, according to Austin Police.

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Three others were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Authorities continue to investigate the crash. 

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