Early in the morning on January 10, the Austin Police Department responded to a tragic single vehicle crash on the 11800 block of Research Boulevard SVRD NB. The accident, which took place just before 1 a.m., claimed the life of Anthony David Jones, a 36-year-old Black male, according to a press release from the City of Austin.
Authorities pronounced Jones deceased after transporting him to a local hospital. This event marks the city's first fatal crash of the new year, mirroring the somber start of last year, which also saw one fatal crash resulting in one death by this date. Racing against the clock, the officers who arrived at the scene immediately launched a full investigation into the cause of this unfortunate incident.
The public has been urged to step forward with any information that could assist the ongoing investigation. The Vehicular Homicide unit at APD is handling the case and can be reached at 512-974-8111. Those wishing to remain anonymous can share tips through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477, as noted in the city's official release.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash remain limited while APD's inquiry into the matter intensifies. Hoping to uncover how this calamity unfolded, investigators continue piecing together the events that led to this loss. The release by the City of Austin makes clear that information on the fatality may be updated as fresh insights are garnered through their work.
