One person killed, two people severely injured near 5432 W JACKSON BLVD in Austin
A driver was killed and two passengers were severely injured after a Friday early morning collision with a fixed object in Austin on June 2, 2023 at 1:00 AM.
The crash occurred near 5432 W JACKSON BLVD, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 15 mph. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was clear, and the roadway was dry. The police report attributed the cause of the crash to evasive action taken to avoid an animal, object, or non-motorist.
A 1980 Chevrolet Malibu was heading west while backing up. The driver, an unknown age person, was killed. A 31-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries. A 34-year-old male passenger reportedly suffered incapacitating injuries.
Police were notified at 1:02 AM on June 24 and made a report on scene. This was the 65th injurious crash reported in June 2023, and the 6,263rd injurious crash reported in 2023. It was the 61st fatal crash for 2023.
Where it happened
5432 W JACKSON BLVD
- Neighborhood
- Austin
- Ward
- 29th Ward
- Nearest streets
- W JACKSON BLVD
Street view: 41.8767° N, 87.7609° W
3 people and 1 vehicle
Reported Conditions
- Crash type
- OTHER
- Primary cause
- EVASIVE ACTION DUE TO ANIMAL, OBJECT, NONMOTORIST
- Weather
- CLEAR
- Lighting
- DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
- Road surface
- DRY
- Road defect
- —
- Trafficway
- NOT DIVIDED
- Traffic control
- NO CONTROLS
- Speed limit
- 15 MPH
Raw data
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