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Mayor Kirk Watson | Kirk Watson Official Photo
Case: 23-1650275
Time: 6:46 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Location: 8600 block of FM 2222 Road
Deceased: Unidentified person
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at approximately 6:46 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a van and a motorcycle in the 8600 block of FM-2222. The motorcyclist died on the scene. The driver of the van remained on the scene and was cooperative.
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 44th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 44 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, 52 fatal crashes resulted in 53 deaths.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
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