One Killed and Three Injured in North Austin Crash on North Lamar Boulevard; Martin Mendez-Jimenez Arrested

Austin, Texas (September 1, 2023) – One person was killed, and three others were injured on Sunday in a DWI crash in North Austin, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened on August 27, in the 9600 block of North Lamar Boulevard.

Police said a two-door car and a sedan were involved in the crash.

The driver of the two-door car tried to leave the scene but was subdued until police arrived.

The sedan driver got out of the vehicle and laid down next to the vehicle while witnesses were working on getting the passenger out of the sedan.

A pedestrian approached to help the sedan driver, but a pick-up truck driven by Martin Mendez-Jimenez hit both the pedestrian and the sedan driver.

The sedan driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The pedestrian and the passenger of the sedan were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the two-door car was severely injured and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Mendez-Jimenez fled the scene after the crash but was followed by a witness until DPS could locate him. He was arrested for DWI and Failure to Stop and Render Aid.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to 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.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, pedestrian, 18-wheeler, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, texting and driving, speeding, fatigue, failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign, or private drive, running a red light, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation.

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