A fatal crash on the MoPac Expressway that closed southbound lanes for hours has been traced to a 19-year-old driver.
Incident Details
- The crash occurred just after 9 a.m. Tuesday near U.S. Highway 183 and the Anderson Lane exit.
- Two southbound vehicles collided in a rear-end manner.
- 19-year-old Jonhatan Rodriguez was pronounced dead at 9:27 a.m. at the scene.
- The other driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.
Investigation
- APD said investigators believe the fatal injury is consistent with trauma sustained during the collision.
- The highway reopened at 12:30 p.m. after detectives investigated the circumstances.
- This incident is Austin’s 88th fatal crash of the year, contributing to 92 fatalities; on the date of this crash in 2024, 87 fatal crashes resulted in 90 deaths.
Public Appeal
- Anyone with information should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111 or send an anonymous tip through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program website or by calling 512-472-8477.
Key Takeaways
- 19-year-old Jonhatan Rodriguez died in a rear-end collision on MoPac.
- Southbound lanes were closed for approximately 3.5 hours.
- The incident is the 88th fatal crash of 2024, adding to the city’s death toll.
The Austin Police Department continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
