City Of Austin: Fatality Crash In The 12200 Block N IH 35 SB

Press release from the City of Austin:

Sep. 28, 2021

City of Austin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 512-974-5017 Email Case:

Case: 21-2691581
Time: 11:06 p.m.
Date: September 26, 2021
Location: 12200 Block N IH 35 SB
Deceased: Kirk S. Demartini, White male, born October 29, 1968

On September 26, at approximately 11:06 p.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the 12200 Block of N IH 35 SB. The preliminary investigation shows the white Toyota was traveling southbound in the 12200 Block of N IH 35 SB when a pedestrian walked into the lane of the travel the Toyota was in. The driver of the Toyota was unable to stop before striking the pedestrian. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

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 86th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 93 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 63 fatal crashes resulting in 68 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.