Fatality Crash In The 11100 Block Of South Mopac Expressway In City Of Austin

Press release from the City of Austin:

July 8, 2021

Case: 21-1560739
Date: 6-5-21

Time: 12:06 p.m.

Location: 11100 block of South Mopac Expressway
Deceased: Leslie Doleshal, White male, born November 29, 1944

The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the deceased in the fatality crash in the 11100 block South Mopac Expressway as Leslie Doleshal. A black Toyota Tundra was traveling on Mopac Expy when Leslie Doleshal was exiting a private drive and failed to yield the right of way to the Toyota. The Toyota struck the driver’s side of Mr. Doleshal’s Honda Civic.

The driver, passenger in the Toyota and Mr. Doleshal were all transported to a nearby hospital.

On Saturday, July 3, 2021, Mr. Doleshal died as a result of his injuries at 4:05 p.m.,
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 56th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 58 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 36 fatal crashes resulting in 38 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.