Alma Hernandez-Jaimes Killed in Crash on U.S. 290 in Northeast Austin

Alma Hernandez-Jaimes ID’d as Woman Killed Crash in Northeast Austin

 Austin, Texas (February 3, 2018) – The female driver who was struck while standing outside her vehicle Tuesday night in Northeast Austin has been identified as 28-year-old Alma Rosa Hernandez-Jaimes.
The accident took place at around 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, on East Anderson Lane at the U.S. 290 East toll entrance.
A preliminary investigation report indicated that Hernandez-Jaimes was driving a gray 2000 Lexus and stopped on East Anderson Lane at the U.S. 290 East toll entrance with lights off.
The report stated that Hernandez-Jaimes was spotted standing on the passenger’s side of the car with the door open before being hit by a red 2013 Nissan Altima.
The victim was taken to a hospital with serious injuries where she later succumbed to her injuries on Thursday, police said.
Police said the driver of the Altima and their passenger suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
An investigation into the deadly crash is still underway.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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