SUV Passenger Esther Saylee Killed in Vehicle Crash on Great Hills Trail [Austin, TX]

Austin, TX (October 3, 2024) – 90-year-old Esther Saylee died in a vehicle crash on Great Hills Trail Saturday evening.

It was about 6:22 p.m. when the fatal crash happened at the intersection with the North Capital of Texas Highway. 

Investigators determined a southbound SUV on Great Hills Trail ran a red light and struck a hatchback sedan entering the intersection on a green light.

Esther Saylee who was a passenger in the SUV, was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. 

Two other SUV passengers were transported with non-life-threatening injuries.

Meanwhile, the authorities urge anyone with details to contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide unit or submit anonymous tips through Capital Area Crime Stoppers.

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The Sweet Lawyers team extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased. We also send our thoughts for a swift recovery to those injured in this collision.

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