Graham Blake Tillerson Killed in South Austin Motorcycle Crash on East Stassney Lane 

Austin, Texas (October 10, 2020) – A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Tuesday evening in South Austin, a local news source reported.

The fatal crash happened just before 5:10 p.m., October 6, in the 6000 block of East Stassney Lane.

Police said Graham Blake Tillerson, 28, was riding a black 2016 Indian Scout motorcycle approaching a stalled unattended white 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe in the outside westbound lane.

Tillerson attempted to swerve to avoid the stalled vehicle but struck the back left corner of the vehicle, causing him to crash.

Tillerson was taken to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center Hospital, where he later died.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call detectives at (512) 974-6935. Tips also can be submitted by downloading the police department’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Graham Blake Tillerson.

Most motorcycle crashes are caused by negligent drivers who don’t keep a proper lookout or fail to yield the right-of-way. Because motorcyclists are vulnerable, their injuries are usually severe, often suffering from road rash, broken bones, brain injuries, amputations, or spinal cord injuries. In some cases, the accident results in death.

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