One Killed and One Injured in NW Austin Multi-Vehicle Crash on FM 620

Austin, Texas (August 27, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured in a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in northwest Austin, according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 7:00 a.m., August 26, in the 7655 block of FM 620 near the Vandegrift High School.

Police said a car was attempting to turn left onto the highway from an apartment complex when it was struck by a northbound car.

The impact ejected the driver of the turning car, and they were hit by several other vehicles. A total of five vehicles were involved in the crash.

The driver who was ejected was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the northbound car was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

One of the other drivers fled the scene. That driver was described as a white, blonde woman who is about 5 feet, 6 inches tall. She was driving a light-colored SUV with damage to the backside of her vehicle.

The police are looking for the woman.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.