Pedestrian Fatality on N IH-35 Marks Austin’s 78th Deadly Crash of the Year

In the early hours of Tuesday, an unidentified pedestrian was struck and killed on the 11000 block of N IH-35 SB in Austin. According to the

official report from the Austin Police Department

, the incident occurred at approximately 3:35 a.m. on November 12. Emergency responders pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.

The driver involved in the collision was unharmed and has been fully cooperative with ongoing investigations. Police have yet to publicly identify the pedestrian as of this time. This event has marked itself forcefully as the city’s 78th fatal crash this year, tallying up to 83 lives lost on Austin’s roads. In comparison, the same date last year had seen 77 fatal crashes and 80 fatalities.

Investigative efforts are continuing as APD’s Vehicular Homicide unit takes charge of the case. The department is appealing to the public for any information that can aid the inquiry into the fatality. Austin’s community members with any knowledge pertaining to the crash are encouraged to come forward and can reach out to the Vehicular Homicide unit by calling 512-974-8111.

Additionally, the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program is offering an incentive, a reward of up to $1,000, for information that may lead to an arrest. Witnesses or those with relevant details are invited to submit tips anonymously through the program’s website or by contacting 512-472-8477. The investigation is poised to unravel the circumstances that led to the pedestrian’s unfortunate demise and to ensure accountability and contribute to overall traffic safety measures.

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