Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In S. Austin (Updated)

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — Police identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle while trying to cross Congress Avenue last week.

A preliminary police investigation revealed a tan, 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling northbound along the 5600 block of South Congress Avenue, in the right lane but poised to move into the turn lane to head east on Stassney Lane.

Meanwhile, a pedestrian was crossing from westbound to eastbound, mid-block, some 150 feet from a controlled crosswalk, police said. The driver of the truck didn't see the pedestrian in time to avoid him, police said.

The pedestrian, James Bourgeois, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the driver stayed on the scene until their arrival, and the motorist showed no signs of impairment.

The incident marked Austin’s 18th fatal traffic crash of 2019, resulting in 19 fatalities this year. At this time in 2018, police added, there were 19 fatal traffic crashes and 20 traffic fatalities.

From April 17:

SOUTH AUSTIN, TEXAS — A pedestrian lost his life after being struck by a car early Wednesday in South Austin, police said.

The collision occurred at around 1 am. at the intersection of Stassney Lane and South Congress Avenue, according to police. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver was en route to work when he struck a man crossing the street

Austin-Travis County EMS medics said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained at the scene awaiting police, but it's unclear if the motorist will face any charges.

A portion of Congress Avenue was shut down to accommodate a police investigation before the artery was reopened.