Case:                            23-1460160
 
Time:                           2:38 a.m.
 
Date:                            Friday, May 26, 2023
 
Location:                     10200 block of Research Boulevard NB
 
Deceased:                   Unidentified person


On Friday, May 26, 2023, at approximately 2:38 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single-motorcycle crash in the 10200 block of Research Boulevard NB. Detectives believe the motorcyclist lost control and crashed into the inside guardrail. The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital and died a short time later. 
 
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 39th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 39 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, 45 fatal crashes resulted in 46 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.