AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 44-year-old man is dead following a “road rage incident” that happened last week in southwest Austin. The Austin Police Department said it is investigating the incident, per a news release from the agency.
On April 9, around 6:40 p.m., APD officers responded in the 6900 block of Scenic Brook Drive, near Highway 71. A caller reported a “road rage incident resulting in an injured male in the middle of the road,” the release said.
When officers arrived to the scene, they found the man, who police did not identify Friday due to the ongoing investigation. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police. The man later died from his injuries Friday, April 18.
An unidentified 57-year-old white man was believed to be “involved” in the incident, but police said “no criminal charges are expected to be filed” against him.
Police said there was no danger to the public, as this was an isolated incident. This is now being investigated as Austin’s 17th homicide of 2025.
At this time, investigators know there were other witnesses to the incident and requested any of them to contact APD at 512-974-TIPS. Tipsters can also submit a tip anonymously via the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program website.
