Mitchell Pitman Killed in South Austin Motorcycle Crash at Alpine Road and South Congress Avenue 

Austin, Texas (July 16, 2021) – According to the police, the motorcyclist who was injured last month in a crash in South Austin has died.

Mitchell Lesley Pitman, 51, died on Tuesday, July 6.

The crash happened around 3:20 p.m., June 26, at the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Alpine Road, just south of St. Edward University.

Police said a gray 2021 Jeep Gladiator made a left turn on Alpine Road and hit Pitman, who was riding a motorcycle in the left lane of South Congress Avenue.

Pitman was taken to St. David’s South Austin Hospital, where he later died on the evening of July 6.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to call using the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS).

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 a loved one 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.