Gilbert Hernandez Cortinas Killed in Austin Pedestrian Accident on Old Bastrop Highway near ABIA

Austin, Texas (July 31, 2020) – The man who was killed in a pedestrian accident Friday night in East Austin has been identified as Gilbert Hernandez Cortinas, 69, according to police.

The deadly accident happened just after 11:30 p.m., July 24, in the 1000 block of Old Bastrop Highway.

Police said a gray 2006 Toyota Sienna was traveling northbound on the highway when it struck Cortinas on the roadway.

Cortinas was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call detectives at (512) 974-4278. Tips also can be submitted by downloading the police department’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gilbert Hernandez Cortinas.

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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