Police ID Motorist Who Died After Speeding In South Austin

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — Police on Tuesday identified the driver who was killed following a rollover accident in South Austin over the weekend.

Police said Kris Anthony Lugo, 29, died after driving at a high rate of speed along the 4500 block of William Cannon Drive on April 29 just before 4 p.m. Lugo was driving a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado when he lost control,causing the vehicle to roll and come to rest upside down, police said.

Lugo was pronounced dead at the scene, and police said alcohol is suspected to have been a contributing factor in the crash. Three occupants in the vehicle were uninjured.

Police said the investigation into the case continues. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the APD Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4424. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

The collision marked Austin’s 24th fatal traffic crash of 2017. At this time in 2016, there were 21 fatal traffic crashes and 21 traffic fatalities.

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