One Killed in SE Austin Bicycle Accident on SH 71 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport 

Austin, Texas (August 3, 2020) – One person was killed early Monday morning in a bicycle accident in Austin, near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, officials said.

The accident was reported at about 5:50 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the 1500 block of SH 71, just east of U.S. 183.

Officials said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle.

The adult bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

All westbound lanes on E SH 71 were forced northbound on 183 near ABIA.

No further details regarding the crash were provided.

An investigation is ongoing.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

With the surge in popularity of alternate transportation to save on fuel costs, bicycling has emerged as a new form of mobility forced to compete with motorized traffic in dangerous situations. This has resulted in many more accidents between human-powered vehicles and powerful engine-driven machines, producing tragic injuries as well as countless fatalities.

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If you have lost someone in a bicycle accident, you should consult with our attorneys who have a history of success in wrongful death claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.