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Texas DPS searching for driver involved in fatal racing incident in northwest Austin

The incident occurred near the intersection of West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive, not far from McNeil High School.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is looking for a driver involved in a racing incident that resulted in one death in northwest Austin in late October.

DPS said the incident occurred on Oct. 22, at approximately 3:37 p.m., near the intersection of West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive, not far from McNeil High School.

A black Tesla and a BMW were seen racing and driving recklessly, according to DPS. As a result, the Tesla crashed and its driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

DPS troopers are now trying to find the driver of the BMW, who they said fled the scene.

Anyone with information on the driver or the vehicle is asked to contact DPS Austin Communications at 512-424-7391. Photos of the BMW can be seen below:

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