Wrong way crash kills two in Austin Texas April 8, 2017, Robert Castillo Escobar and Abel Luna. Photo courtesy of KEYE
Robert Castillo Escobar and Abel Luna both dead in head-on crash; DWI suspected
DECEASED: Robert Castillo Escobar, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 3-31-75)
Robert Castillo Escobar, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 3-31-75)
Abel Luna, Hispanic male (D.O.B. 3-15-79)
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Austin Police report that a man was killed in a head-on crash The preliminary investigation shows that a gray 2006 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of SH 130.
A white 1998 Toyota 4Runner was traveling southbound in the southbound lanes of SH 130. The Corolla hit the 4Runner head-on in the 3400 block of S SH 130. The driver of the Corolla as pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the 4Runner was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased.
Intoxication is suspected as being a factor in this crash.
This case is still being investigated. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the APD Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-8255. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android. This is Austin’s 20th fatal traffic crash of 2017. At this time in 2016, there were 18 fatal traffic crashes and 18 traffic fatalities.
