A pedestrian was left dead on the cold asphalt, commencing a grim start to the New Year in Austin after being struck by an SUV early Monday morning. The deadly encounter occurred on the 6600 Block of North Interstate Highway 35 SB, marking the city's first traffic-related death of 2024.
According to the Austin Police Department (APD), the incident happened at approximately 5:58 a.m., when officers rushed to the scene. Detailing the crash between an SUV and a pedestrian, the initial reports confirm the victim died at the scene, while the driver, who remained there to cooperate with the law enforcement officials, showed no signs of intoxication.
The ongoing investigation by APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit is dissecting the facets of the crash, keeping open the possibility that the fatality information may change as more evidence comes to light.
Authorities have called on the community for assistance, urging anyone with information to step forward. APD encourages witnesses or those with knowledge pertinent to the inquiry to reach out to the Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. Anonymity is an option through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program, which accepts tips via its website or by phone at 512-472-8477.
