Police ID Woman Who Died In Multi-Vehicle North Austin Wreck

NORTH AUSTIN, TX — Police on Monday identified the woman who died earlier this month in a multi-vehicle collision in North Austin.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on North Capital of Texas Highway and Lakewood Drive at a high rate of speed just after 11 p.m. on Feb. 19. A Toyota Rav-4, a Volvo S40, a Nissan Rogue and a Lexus IS530 were all stopped at the red light on Capital of Texas northbound.

The high rates of speed, coupled with the rain-soaked streets, caused the driver of the Camry was unable to stop for the red light, striking the rear of both the Rav-4 and Volvo. The force of the impact caused the Camry to rotate and strike the Lexus and the Volvo to be pushed into the Rogue.

The driver of the Volvo was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. She was identified as Patricia Ulloa, 56. The passenger in the Volvo was transported to University Medical Center Brackenridge with serious injuries while the drivers of the Camry and Rogue were rushed to the same hospital with minor injuries.

Police continue to investigate the case, and ask anyone with information that might be helpful to call them at (512) 974-5789. Those with information also can submit tips by downloading the Austin Police Department mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

Police noted the incident marked Austin’s 8th fatal fatality of the year, the same number at this time last year.

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