City of Austin Employee and Former Police Officer Ray Shillito Jr. Killed in Crash in Leander

Leander, Texas (November 15, 2023) – A city of Austin employee who is also a retired police officer was killed in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend in Leander, according to the Austin Police Department.

The deadly crash happened just before noon on Sunday, November 12, in the 8600 block of RM 2243.

According to the Leander Police Department, a Ford Excursion was traveling westbound when it developed mechanical or tire-related issues and crossed over the double yellow center line, where it collided head-on with an eastbound Chevrolet Silverado.

The impact sent the Silverado off the roadway where it overturned. The driver of the Silverado, identified as Ray Shillito Jr., 51, of Austin, died at the scene.

Authorities say Shillito was a City of Austin employee with the Code Compliance Team in the Development Services Department. Shillito was also a retired Austin Police Department officer.

The incident remains under investigation.

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