On Christmas night, a tragic incident unfolded in the 7100 block of East US Hwy 290 WB, where a collision between a motorcycle and a pedestrian led to the demise of both individuals involved. The motorcyclist, identified as Kendra Dorby Mottley, and an unidentified pedestrian were pronounced dead at the scene, adding to Austin's growing number of traffic-related fatalities for the year.
The Austin Police Department responded to the accident at approximately 8:37 p.m. on December 25th. This incident has been marked as the city's 92nd fatal crash in 2024—a stark increase from the previous year's count at the same point in time, where 89 crashes had led to 92 fatalities.
The ongoing investigation by the APD's Vehicular Homicide unit is still in its initial stages, with more information yet to come to light as they work to fully piece together the event's circumstances. According to the report from the City of Austin, both parties were declared deceased at the scene of the crash. The anonymity of the pedestrian prolongs the tragedy, with their identity remaining as yet unknown.
The APD is reaching out to the public for assistance and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vehicular Homicide unit directly, or to submit tips anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program.
The community's role in providing insights can be critical in such investigations. The public is urged to step forward with any relevant information, which could be pivotal in comprehending the full scope of what transpired on that fateful Christmas evening. Anonymous tips can also be shared via austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477, offering a secure means to potentially aid the investigation without revealing one's identity.
