An adult motorcyclist was pronounced dead after a crash Sunday night at the intersection of E Parmer Lane and Old Highway 20, according to Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. The collision was reported at about 8:20 p.m., and medics left the scene after declaring the patient deceased. Drivers in the area were told to expect delays while crews worked on the crash.
FINAL Motorcycle Collision at E Parmer Ln / Old Hwy 20 (20:20). #ATCEMSMedics have pronounced an adult patient deceased on scene following a motorcycle collision. Expect #ATXTraffic delays in the area. No other info available, EMS is no longer on scene.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) February 9, 2026
The update, posted by ATCEMS, stated that medics had “pronounced an adult patient deceased on scene” and that there was “no other info available” as crews cleared the area. The agency also warned of ATX traffic delays near the intersection.
What Investigators Are Likely Examining
Crashes involving motorcycles are typically handled by the Austin Police Department’s Vehicular Homicide Unit, which gathers evidence at the scene and reviews any available camera footage and witness statements. The City of Austin’s public guidance says anyone with information should contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111 or submit an anonymous tip through Capital Area Crime Stoppers.
Motorcycle Crashes and Ongoing Safety Concerns
Statewide, motorcyclist deaths have climbed in recent years, with the Texas Department of Transportation reporting nearly 600 riders killed in 2023. In Austin, the city’s Vision Zero program tracks fatal and serious injury crashes and shows that motorcyclists continue to make up a persistent share of traffic deaths in Travis County.
This story will be updated if police or EMS release additional details. If you witnessed the crash or have video, the City of Austin asks that you call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111 or submit a tip to Capital Area Crime Stoppers.
