City of Austin, TX

05/28/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/28/2021 08:38

Fatality Crash in the 7300 block of McNeil Dr.

Case: 21-1421432
Date: May 22, 2021

Time: 8:40 p.m.

Location: 7300 block of McNeil Dr.
Arrested: Adrian Thomas, 40 years of age
Deceased: White male, 66 years of age
The Austin Police Department is investigating the May 22nd fatality crash that occurred in the 7300 block of McNeil Dr.
At approximately 8:40 p.m., officers responded to a crash where a pedestrian was struck by a Chevrolet Impala.
The driver of the Chevrolet Impala, Adrian Thomas, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4424, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous.
You can also submit tips by downloading APD's mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

This is Austin's 43rd fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 45 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 35 fatal crashes resulting in 37 fatalities.

These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.