71-Year-Old Edward Guy Maddox Dies in S Lamar Boulevard Collision [Austin, TX]

Austin, TX (May 31, 2024) – 71-year-old Edward Guy Maddox was killed following a S Lamar Boulevard collision Tuesday night.

The authorities responded at about 7:28 p.m. to the two-vehicle crash at the intersection with Barton Skyway.

Immediately, the rescuers rushed the sedan driver, Edward Guy Maddox, to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the following Thursday.

The pick-up truck driver was not injured in the collision. They cooperated with the investigation.

Anyone with any details on this accident was asked to contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may also submit your tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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