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Case: 20-2391418
Date: August 26, 2020
Time: 10:26 p.m.
Location: Lake Creek Parkway and 183 Frontage road
Deceased: Travis Larsen, White male, 9/5/87
On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at approximately 10:26 p.m., Austin police responded to a crash at Lake Creek Parkway and the 183 frontage road. The preliminary investigation indicates that Travis Larson was riding a bicycle eastbound on Lake Creek Parkway when he ran the light and collided with a silver, 2013 Toyota Corolla that was traveling southbound on the 183 frontage road.
The driver of the Corolla performed CPR in an attempt to save Mr. Larson, but was unsuccessful. He was pronounced deceased on scene.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-6873. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 56th fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 61 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 54 traffic fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.