Tragedy struck at the intersection of Hillview Road and Greenlee Drive in Austin last Thursday when a vehicle collided with two pedestrians at approximately 8:39 a.m., resulting in one fatality and leaving another individual with serious injuries. The Austin Police Department (APD) responded to the scene where Allison Baker, a white female born on June 29, 1959, was pronounced deceased. In a statement released by the APD, the driver of the vehicle was reported to be cooperating with the investigation, confirming that they were neither injured nor impaired at the time of the incident.
Authorities consider this the 51st fatal traffic incident in Austin for the year 2024. This crash has brought the city's roadway fatality count to 54, a slight reduction compared to the 59 fatalities from the same period the previous year. Although the initial assessments of the crash are public, the Austin Police Department stresses that their investigation is ongoing and the fatality information is subject to change.
Community members with insights or information regarding the crash are encouraged to reach out to assist in the investigation. The APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit is actively seeking any leads and can be contacted at 512-974-8111. Further details on the incident and how to report information anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program are available online.
As this marked Austin's 54th fatality, the city inches closer to previous years' tallies, a solemn reminder of the ever-present dangers on our roads. The community awaits updates as the APD delves deeper into the circumstances of the crash, hoping for closure and measures that will prevent future tragedies.
