Jiaxing Chen Killed in Hit-and-Run on I-35 in Austin; Edith Tavera-Camacho Arrested
Jiaxing Chen Killed in Austin Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 35; Edith Tavera-Camacho Arrested
Austin, Texas (August 24, 2022) – The pedestrian who was injured earlier this month in a hit-and-run accident in North Austin has died, according to the police.
The accident was reported around midnight, August 9, in the 12500 block of N Interstate 35.
Police said Jiaxing Chen was struck by a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Edith Tavera-Camacho.
Chen attempted to call 9-1-1 after being struck, but Tavera-Camacho left the scene. Chen remained on top of the hood of Tavera-Camacho’s vehicle while she continued to drive. Tavera-Camacho headed northbound on N IH35 NB SVRD and crashed into concrete curbs at the intersection of Parmer Lane.
Chen was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died on Friday, August 19.
Tavera-Camacho was arrested for intoxication assault and aggravated assault.
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, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app.
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