Travis County Deputy Sr. Christopher Korzilius Killed in Austin Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 2244

Austin, Texas (March 19, 2020) – The Travis County Sheriff’s Office deputy, who was killed in a two-vehicle crash that left another person seriously injured Wednesday morning in Austin, has been identified as Sr. Christopher Korzilius, 32, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash occurred around 6:50 a.m. March 18, in the 7700 block of FM 2244.

Deputies said Korzilius was assigned to TCSO’s VICE unit and was driving his unmarked unit, a Ford Escape, eastbound when he collided with an Infiniti that was heading in the opposite direction.

The impact caused the Escape to flip over onto its roof.

Korzilius was declared dead at the scene. 

The other driver was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sr. Christopher Korzilius.

“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.

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