Fatality Crash In The 7200 Block Of E. US HWY 290 WB In City Of Austin

Press release from the City of Austin:

November 16, 2021

Case: 21-3141303
Time: 7:39 p.m.
Date: November 10, 2021
Location: 7200 block E. US HWY 290 WB
Deceased: Jennifer MacClintock, White female, born August 30, 1979

The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Jennifer MacClintock as the deceased in the November 10 crash on US HWY 290.

At approximately 7:39 p.m., APD responded to a crash in the 7200 block of E. US HWY 290 WB. The preliminary investigation shows a white 2021 GMC Yukon was traveling west in the right lane of the highway when it struck Jennifer MacClintock. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative. MacClintock was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact 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. You may remain anonymous.

You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

This is Austin’s 98th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 106 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 76 fatal crashes resulting in 81 fatalities.

These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.

This press release was produced by the City of Austin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.