66-Year-Old Killed in Austin Pedestrian Accident on McNeil Drive; Adrian Thomas Arrested

Austin, Texas (May 27, 2021) – According to the police, a pedestrian was fatally hit by an intoxicated driver Saturday night in northwest Austin.

The deadly accident happened around 8:40 p.m., May 22, in the 7300 block of McNeil Drive.

Police said Adrian Thomas, 40, was driving a Chevrolet Impala when he struck a 66-year-old pedestrian.

The pedestrian was killed in the crash. Their identity has not been released.

Thomas was arrested and has been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about the accident is asked to call APD at 512-974-4424 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 512-472-8477.

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A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

Wrongful death claims require an attorney who understands the complexity of the damages caused by a significant loss. The lawyer representing the client has the responsibility to hire the necessary experts to help prove the case. 

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