Jedd Bennett Killed in Austin Motorcycle Accident at Texas Oaks Drive and Slaughter Lane
Jedd Bennett ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in Crash at Texas Oaks Drive and Slaughter Lane in Austin
Austin, Texas (June 14, 2022) – Police have identified the motorcyclist who died following a collision with a pickup truck early Friday morning at an intersection in south Austin as Jedd Bennett, 62.
The fatal crash happened at about 12:28 a.m. on Friday, June 10, at the intersection of Texas Oaks Drive and Slaughter Lane.
Police said the truck was traveling westbound on Slaughter Lane when the driver made a left turn in front of the path of a motorcycle that was being driven eastbound by Bennett.
The truck ultimately struck the motorcycle.
Bennett was pronounced dead at the scene.
The truck driver, Jose Rangel Mendez, 20, stopped at the scene to cooperate with the investigators.
Authorities later determined Mendez was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. He was ultimately arrested for intoxication manslaughter.
Police temporarily closed eastbound lanes of Slaughter Lane following the wreck.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is asked to call Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111.
Those who wish to report anonymous can call at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or you can submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating the cause of the crash.
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