Miguel Angel Rodriguez Killed in Austin Bicycle Accident on SH 71 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Austin, Texas (August 25, 2020) – The bicyclist who was killed earlier this month in a traffic collision in Austin, near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, has been identified as 41-year-old Miguel Angel Rodriguez, according to police.

The deadly accident happened at about 5:50 a.m., August 3, in the westbound lanes of the 1500 block of SH 71, just east of U.S. 183.

Police said Rodriguez was riding a bicycle when he was struck by multiple vehicles on the highway. Only two of the drivers remained at the scene. Neither of the drivers were the first vehicle to have hit Rodriguez.

A possible third driver fled the scene. 

Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene.  

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call police at 512-974-6935. Tipsters can also use the Austin PD app.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Miguel Angel Rodriguez.

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.