Austin – 24-year-old Casey Ballard ID’d Victim of Crash on I-35
Posted on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 at 10:57 am
Austin law enforcement officials have named the 24-year-old pedestrian who died after getting hit by a car on Interstate 35 in South Austin last week, Wednesday.
The fatality was identified as 24-year-old Casey Ballard. According to the report released by police officers, Ballard was attempting to cross the highway along the northbound lanes of I-35, south of Riverside Drive, when he was hit by a passing 2001 Nissan Frontier pickup truck. The impact of the collision killed him at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
Authorities said the driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with local investigators. He was not injured.
No charges have been made as the crash is still under investigation. The Austin Police Department is gathering more information about the crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of every day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. That is roughly about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Driving while distracted, under the influence of alcohol, and at an unsafe speed are three most common causes of car accidents.
If you are a victim of a car accident caused by a negligent or reckless driver, or you know someone who is, or you lost a loved one because of this, then please don’t hesitate to ask for help. The police will always be there to help you, but more than that, car accident lawyers are always willing to help you in protecting your rights and getting you the justice that you deserve. They will also help you file a lawsuit and get fair and just compensation for physical and emotional trauma you experienced.
