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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                            
June 6, 2023
Traffic Fatality in the 8900 block of Research Boulevard SVRD NB

Case:                           23-1461644
 
Time:                           11:12 p.m.
 
Date:                           Friday, May 26, 2023
 
Location:                     8900 block of Research Boulevard SVRD NB
 
Deceased:                   Derek Washington, Black male, 10/09/1986


On Friday, May 26, 2023, at approximately 11:12 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 8900 block of Research Boulevard SVRD NB. A sedan, driven by Derek Washington was traveling north when he lost control and crashed into a telephone pole. Washington died at the scene.

This incident is being investigated as Austin's 40th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 40 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, 45 fatal crashes resulted in 46 deaths.

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

Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

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