Police: Man struck, killed while attempting to cross I-35
AUSTIN, Texas - A man is dead after he attempted to cross I-35 on foot.
According to the Austin Police Department, an unidentified Hispanic male, estimated to be in his mid-20's, was struck and killed on July 10 at approximately 4:33 a.m.
Police say the man was attempting to cross near the 11800 block of North I-35 when he was struck by a 2016 Hyundai Elantra traveling southbound.
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Austin police, fire, and Austin-Travis County EMS all attempted life-saving measures, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:53 a.m. The driver of the Elantra remained on scene and has been cooperative with investigators. Based on information gathered thus far, it does not appear that driver impairment, speed, or weather/road conditions were factors in this crash.
No charges are anticipated.
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Anyone with information is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at 512-974-4278.
