News: Authorities identify victim of fatal July 15 pedestrian crash on Ben White Blvd
AUSTIN, TX – Yesterday, authorities identified the victim of a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Ben White Boulevard last week, according to a press release from the Austin Police Department.
The collision happened in the 7600 block of E Ben White Blvd at 6:18 a.m. on July 15, as 61-year-old Anthony Brown was walking across the roadway. He was then struck by the driver of a 2018 Infiniti.
Brown was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:27 a.m.
The accident, which is Austin’s 62nd fatal crash of the year, remains under investigation at this time.
Pedestrians have very little protection against the force of an oncoming vehicle, which means that unfortunately, accidents involving them are often serious in nature. Contact an Austin pedestrian accident lawyer if you or a loved one have been hit by a vehicle. You may be eligible for compensation. Call 512-280-0800 or use the online contact form for your free consultation.