Austin Police ID Driver Who Died In Fiery Toll Road Crash

AUSTIN, TX — Police on Wednesday identified the driver who was killed in a fiery crash after he slammed his vehicle into a wall along a toll road last weekend.

The incident occurred on Saturday, Oct. 26, just past 12:30 a.m., according to a police advisory. The driver of a 2013 black BMW X6 was traveling eastbound along the SH 45 toll road before exiting at the 13600 block toward Parmer Lane in approaching the toll booth. Shortly after, police said, the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a barrier wall head-on — causing the vehicle to erupt in flames.

The driver, identified as 28-year-old Christian Taylor Sharp, was pronounced dead at the scene. It's unclear why he left the roadway before crashing.

While police continue to investigate, they urge anyone with information regarding this case to contact detectives at (512) 974-8164. Tips also can be submitted by downloading Austin PD’s free mobile app on iPhone and Android.

The wreck represented Austin’s 68th fatal traffic crash of 2019, resulting in 70 fatalities this year. At this time in 2018, police added, there were 58 fatal traffic crashes and 59 traffic fatalities.