Passenger of garbage truck Santiago Carrillo-Lopez, 54, killed in collision with Jeep at W. Slaughter Ln. and Brodie Ln. in Austin, Texas
Modified Date:
Wed, 08/12/2015 - 1:29pmAccident Date:
Monday, August 10, 2015
Man killed in South Austin collision identified
There is a passenger door on the truck, but police said it was likely open. They are investigating whether the passenger, likely a trash company employee, was wearing his seat belt.
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Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
Santiago Carrillo-Lopez
Roadway:
W. Slaughter Ln. and Brodie Ln.City:
Austin, TXCounty:
Travis County, TXArea:
Austin, TX
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