Charlotte Dukes Killed in South Austin Pedestrian Accident on Stassney Lane near Mira Lane

Austin, Texas (August 8, 2020) – The woman who was killed in a pedestrian accident last month in South Austin has been identified as Charlotte Dukes, 71, according to police.

The accident happened on July 10, in the 700 block of East Stassney Lane near Mira Lane.

Police said a gray 2101 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound when it struck Dukes.

Dukes was taken to St. David’s South Austin Hospital, where she died on July 30.

The Honda driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

An investigation into the crash is underway. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4278. Tips can also be submitted by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

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

When an unsuspecting pedestrian falls victim to an accident caused by a motor vehicle, injuries can be life-threatening, if not fatal. Medical, financial, physical, and psychological repercussions can derail one’s entire life as well as that of one’s family. It is vital to your wrongful death case that an experienced and successful accident/injury attorney be consulted. 

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