Sean Gayle, 30, Killed in Pedestrian Collision on Slaughter Lane in South Austin

Man Struck and Killed By 2017 Ford Fusion in South Austin

South Austin, Texas (November 29, 2017) — Authorities have identified a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing mid-block over the weekend in South Austin as 30-year-old Sean Gayle.
The fatal crash happened at about 8 p.m. Friday, November 4, along the 800 block of West Slaughter Lane.
According to a preliminary investigation report, a black 2017 Ford Fusion, was driven eastbound in the center lane of the road when the Fusion struck Gayle who was crossing mid-block along the 800 block of West Slaughter Lane.
Gayle was declared deceased at the incident scene while the driver stayed at the site for investigation, police said.
An investigation into the deadly wreck is still ongoing.
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