Fabiola Cervantes Killed in NE Austin Pedestrian Accident on Highway 290 near Berkman Drive

Austin, Texas (May 28, 2022) – The pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle early Saturday morning in Northeast Austin has been identified as 29-year-old Fabiola Cervantes, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 3:30 a.m., May 21, in the 7000 block of the eastbound service road of Hwy 290, near Berkman Drive.

Police said Cervantes was on the roadway when she was struck by a vehicle. She was taken to the hospital, where she later died.

The driver was uninjured in the crash and stayed at the scene.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to call the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111.

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