News Flash Home
The original item was published from 6/2/2021 10:26:27 AM to 1/1/2022 12:00:09 AM.

News Flash

Police - News & Events

Posted on: June 2, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Traffic Division Investigating Fatal Crash in West Abilene

Fatal Crash Web News Flash

ABILENE, TX – The Abilene Police Department was called out to a crash in the 5300 blk. of South First Street at 6 a.m., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. A 53-year-old Abilene man died due to injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash.

 Early investigation revealed a white 1998 Toyota Tacoma, driven by 24-year-old Skylar Karnas, was traveling westbound on South First. He was the sole occupant. A Honda Odyssey occupied by two people was also traveling west. It was attempting to turn left off the roadway towards the center median. The Tacoma struck the Honda on the driver's side. 

Next of kin notification has been made. The driver of the Honda, 53-year-old Jean Paul Zihalirwa was pronounced deceased at the scene. The female passenger, 40-year-old Mbirembano Mwamini, was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The driver of the Tacoma was also transported to the hospital with injuries. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this crash. This investigation is ongoing.

 Respectfully,

 Rick Tomlin

Public Information Coordinator 

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Police - News & Events

Burglary Suspect Arrested

Burglary Suspect Arrested

Posted on: November 7, 2023
shooting suspect

12-Year-Old Injured in Shooting

Posted on: November 3, 2023
1

1982 Cold Case Double Homicide

Posted on: October 28, 2023
Operation Slow Down Generic

APD Increasing Traffic Enforcement

Posted on: October 19, 2023
Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Investigation

Posted on: October 15, 2023

Increased Traffic Enforcement

Posted on: September 25, 2023
APDImpoundAuction-Oct2

Vehicle Impound Auction

Posted on: September 19, 2023
Screenshot 2023-09-15 132312

Halloween at the Police Department

Posted on: September 15, 2023
McGary, Brad

APD Lieutenant Receives Excellence Award

Posted on: September 11, 2023

Fatal Crash Investigation

Posted on: August 28, 2023
National Night Out

National Night Out 2023

Posted on: August 25, 2023

Impaired Driving Mobilization Program

Posted on: August 24, 2023

APD Increased Traffic Enforcement

Posted on: July 31, 2023
4

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Investigation

Posted on: July 19, 2023
Operation Slow Down

Operation Slow Down

Posted on: July 13, 2023

Fourth of July Holiday Preparations

Posted on: June 28, 2023

Fatal Crash Investigation

Posted on: June 3, 2023

Murder / Suicide in South Abilene

Posted on: May 3, 2023

APD Increasing Traffic Enforcement

Posted on: April 26, 2023

Abilene PD Class 60 Graduation

Posted on: February 28, 2023

DWI Enforcement

Posted on: February 27, 2023

Man Arrested After Holding Female Hostage

Posted on: February 24, 2023

APD Retirement and Recognition Ceremony

Posted on: January 24, 2023

Update - Suspect Shot in North Abilene

Posted on: January 23, 2023

Male Shot in North Abilene

Posted on: January 22, 2023
lampkin

Homicide Arrest

Posted on: January 11, 2023
valerio

Abilene Man Charged with Homicide

Posted on: January 6, 2023