Fatal Crash in North Austin Sparks Homicide Investigation by APD

The Austin Police Department has opened a homicide investigation after a man, identified as 53-year-old John Walker Oden, was hit by a vehicle and found with significant trauma to his body in north Austin. No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Austin Police Department or submit tips anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program. This case marks Austin's 49th homicide of 2023.