John Herrera ID’d as Driver Killed in Austin Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 1327
South Austin, Texas (October 24, 2018) – The driver who was killed last week Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in South Austin has been identified as John Herrera, 61, according to the police.
The deadly crash took place shortly before 3:00 p.m. October 17, along the 1200 block of FM 1327.
Police said a silver 2002 Nissan driven by Herrera was traveling westbound on FM 1327 while at the same time a white 1992 Peterbilt tractor-trailer was traveling in the opposite direction.
The Nissan then drifted left for unknown reasons into the eastbound lanes, and the tractor-trailer pulled to the right in a try to avoid the collision but was hit by the Nissan.
Herrera died at the scene.
Police are investigating the crash. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call detectives at (512) 974-3761. Those with information also can submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.