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One person killed near 4821 W THOMAS ST in Austin

A driver was killed after a Tuesday evening collision with a parked motor vehicle in Austin on December 26, 2023 at 8:44 PM.

The crash occurred near 4821 W THOMAS ST, on an undivided road. The posted speed limit was 30 mph. It was dark but with streetlights, the weather was rainy, and the roadway was wet. The police report did not specify a cause for the crash.

A 2020 Chevrolet Suburban was heading east. The driver, an unknown age female, was killed.

There were three other vehicles involved but not being driven:

  • A 2012 KIA Sorento, hit in the side-left.
  • A 2016 Subaru WRX, hit in the side-left.
  • A 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, hit in the rear.

Police were notified at 9:15 PM and made a report on scene. This was the 1,176th injurious crash reported in December 2023, and the 16,553rd injurious crash reported in 2023. It was the 139th fatal crash for 2023.

Where it happened

4821 W THOMAS ST

Neighborhood
Austin
Nearest streets
W THOMAS ST

Street view: 41.9004° N, 87.7469° W

1 person and 4 vehicles

2020 Chevrolet Suburban
Vehicle type
PASSENGER
Vehicle use
PERSONAL
Maneuver
STRAIGHT AHEAD
Travel direction
E
First contact point
SIDE-RIGHT
Plate state
IL
Unit number
1
Driver: unknown age female Killed
Physical Condition
OTHER
Reported Action
OTHER
Hospital
WEST SUB
City
CHICAGO
State
IL
License State
IL
2012 KIA Sorento (Unoccupied)
Maneuver
PARKED
Travel direction
E
First contact point
SIDE-LEFT
Plate state
IL
Unit number
2
2016 Subaru WRX (Unoccupied)
Maneuver
PARKED
Travel direction
E
First contact point
SIDE-LEFT
Plate state
IL
Unit number
3
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (Unoccupied)
Maneuver
PARKED
Travel direction
E
First contact point
REAR
Vehicle defect
OTHER
Plate state
IL
Unit number
4

Reported Conditions

Crash type
OTHER
Primary cause
UNABLE TO DETERMINE
Weather
RAIN
Lighting
DARKNESS, LIGHTED ROAD
Road surface
WET
Road defect
NO DEFECTS
Trafficway
NOT DIVIDED
Traffic control
NO CONTROLS
Speed limit
30 MPH
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