City Of Austin: Fatality Crash In The 8400 Block Of Research Blvd. NB

Press release from the City of Austin:

August 13, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release Date: Aug. 13, 2021

Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email

Case 21-2130132
Time: 1:51 a.m.
Date: August 1, 2021
Location: 8400 block of Research Blvd. NB

At approximately 1:51 a.m., the Austin Police Department (APD) was notified of a collision that occurred in the 8400 block of Research Blvd NB. The preliminary investigation shows that a black, 2008 Nissan Armada was on the inside lane of traffic and veered to the right, striking the outside guard rail for an unknown reason. A male driver was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased on August 4, 2021.

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 67th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 72 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 51 fatal crashes resulting in 56 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending.

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