A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a collision on the 9300 block of North Lamar Avenue, according to Austin police. The crash was reported to 911 at about 9:47 p.m., and officers shut down North Lamar between Cooper Drive and West Rundberg Lane while emergency crews and investigators worked the scene. The rider has not yet been publicly identified as the investigation continues.
According to KXAN, the driver of an SUV involved in the wreck stayed at the scene, where officers conducted a field sobriety test. Police said no arrests were made. APD told KXAN that North Lamar reopened early Monday at about 1:47 a.m. after investigators cleared the area.
Safety concerns on North Lamar
Traffic safety advocates and crash monitors have long described North Lamar as a high-injury corridor, pointing to a pattern of serious collisions along the busy stretch. Vision Zero ATX and other local groups have pressed for engineering changes and lower speeds on major arterials. Participants in a recent Ride of Silence also called out Lamar for special attention, as reported by Axios.
APD says investigation continues
APD investigators processed the crash site and are working to determine what led up to the collision, according to KXAN. The department has not released the motorcyclist's name. Anyone who saw the crash or has relevant dashcam or doorbell video is asked to contact Austin police as the inquiry moves forward.
Sunday's fatal wreck adds to a string of deadly crashes on Austin streets this year and is once again drawing attention to the city's road safety efforts. This story will be updated as APD releases more details.
