Pedestrian Killed In North Austin Identified By Police

AUSTIN, TX — Police on Tuesday identified the pedestrian who was killed in late December at a North Austin roadway.

According to a police advisory, the pedestrian was in the 14700 block of FM 1825 when he was struck by a black, 2015 Toyota Camry. A nurse who was in a nearby vehicle administered CPR to not avail, police said, as the man died at the scene. He was identified as 43-year-old Derrick Dewayne Wooley.

Police noted the driver of the Toyota remained on scene to cooperate with investigatos, and no charges are expected to be filed. Police urged those with information on this case to call them at (512) 974-8544. Tips also can be submitted by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

Previous coverage: Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Northeast Austin

The incident marked Austin’s 86th fatal traffic crash of 2020, police said, resulting in 92 fatalities. At the time in 2019, police added, there were 87 traffic fatalities.