Crime & Safety
Police ID Pedestrian Who Died After Being Struck By Car In North Austin
Christin Razo, 35, was hit while attempting to cross the highway at the 50 block of I-35 early Saturday morning.
NORTH AUSTIN, TX -- Police on Monday identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle this past Saturday.
Christin Razo, 35, was struck at the 50 block of Interstate 35 at 2:07 a.m. on Saturday, police said. A preliminary investigation indicates a silver Mazda sedan was traveling northbound in the left lane when a pedestrian crossed the highway.
The man was dead at the scene by the time police arrived.
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Police said the driver of the Mazda stayed at the scene, and toxicology results are pending to determine if alcohol played a role in the fatality.
The case is still being investigated. Those with information are urged to call police at (512) 974-5576. Tips also can be submitted via the APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, which can be downloaded for free on iPhone and Android.
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The fatality is the 41st traffic-related death so far this year, police noted. At the same point in 2015, there had been 63 traffic fatalities.
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