One Killed in Austin Bicycle Accident on I-35 near VFW Road

Austin, Texas (October 24, 2020) – A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday night in northeast Austin, according to police.

The deadly accident happened just after 11:00 p.m., October 22, in the northbound lanes of the Interstate 35 frontage road between VFW Road and Tech Ridge Blvd.

Police said a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle, for unknown reasons, on the frontage road.

The involved driver left the vehicle on the side of the roadway and fled the scene on foot.

The bicyclist, an adult, was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released.

No other information was provided.

An investigation is underway.

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.