Maria Reyes ID’d as Woman Killed in Austin Crash on Highway 183 and Hunters Chase Drive

Austin, Texas (July 11, 2023) – The woman who died following a traffic accident last month in Austin has been identified as 43-year-old Maria Casillas Reyes.

The deadly crash happened at around 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 30, in the northbound lane of the 13000 block of Hwy 183 in Northwest Austin, near the Hunters Chase Dr. intersection.

Authorities said the crash involved an on-duty officer in a marked patrol unit and another vehicle driven by Reyes.

Reyes died at the scene.  APD officer Alyssa Preuss was transported to a local hospital.

Vehicular Homicide and Internal Affairs units are investigating the crash. Anyone with information is urged to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, pedestrian, 18-wheeler, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, texting and driving, speeding, fatigue, failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign, or private drive, running a red light, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation.

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