Jacob Sussman Arrested in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 290 near William Cannon Drive [Austin, TX]

1 Person Dead in Austin Pedestrian Accident on Highway 290 near William Cannon Drive

AUSTIN, TX (February 15, 2024) – Wednesday morning, authorities arrested Jacob Sussman after a fatal pedestrian crash on Highway 290 near William Cannon Drive.

The incident happened at around 5:30 a.m. on U.S. Highway 290 near William Cannon Drive.

According to the Austin Police Department, a vehicle struck a pedestrian before rear-ending another vehicle.

Moreover, officers confirmed that the pedestrian died in the crash.

Furthermore, authorities arrested and booked the suspect, identified as 41-year-old Sussman, into Travis County jail for intoxication manslaughter.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the APD continued to investigate the crash.

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We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of the victim.

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