Tragedy struck early in the morning on a desolate stretch of highway in Austin when a single-vehicle crash claimed the life of one Jennifer Guadalupe Manriquez-Ramirez. The incident occurred in the 9400 block of East US 290 highway service road, where the Austin Police Department reported to the scene at 3:36 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12. Manriquez-Ramirez, the sole individual in the crash, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, succumbing to them two days later, on March 14, according to an official statement by the Austin Police Department.
The crash is marked as Austin's 14th fatal traffic incident of the year, bringing the death toll to an equal number for 2024. In a stark comparison provided by the APD, last year's data stood grimmer on this same date, with 20 fatal incidents ending in 20 lost lives. Authorities are delving into the case, which remains under persistent investigation. A reminder was issued that these findings stand as preliminary and are subject to shifts as more insights come to light.
As the community grapples with the loss, Austin Police beckon for any witnessing eyes or voices holding pieces to this grim puzzle. The APD's Vehicular Homicide unit is the key holder, looking to be turned by any information at 512-974-8111. The offer to cloak one's identity while tipping the scales of justice is extended through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program, accessible at austincrimestoppers.org or by a ring to 512-472-8477.
