Jesse Gomez Jr. Killed in Austin Pedestrian Accident on SH 71

Austin, Texas (December 23, 2020) – The person who was killed Friday morning in a pedestrian accident in southeast Austin near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has been identified as 35-year-old Jesse Gomez, Jr., according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 6:10 a.m., December 18, in the 3100 block of E. SH 71 eastbound near FM 973.

Police said Gomez was walking in the street towards cars, causing drivers to swerve to avoid him.

The driver of a Ford Expedition saw the cars in the middle lane ahead of him, swerved to the left, took action and moved right and struck Gomez in the roadway.

Gomez was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Expedition driver remained at the scene after the accident.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at (512) 974-6873. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

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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