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Case: 21-0360616
Date: February 5, 2021
Time: 12:10 p.m.
Location: 900 block of E. Koenig Lane Svrd WB
Deceased: Mark Coley Davis, White male, 2/10/1964
The preliminary investigation shows that a tan, 2008 Ford Expedition was in the left lane of westbound traffic on E. Koenig Lane when the driver unsuccessfully attempted to brake and change lanes in order to avoid striking a bicyclist that was cycling against the flow of traffic on a one-way street. The bicyclist, Mark Coley Davis, was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he was pronounced deceased at 12:54 p.m.
The driver of the Ford remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. Driver impairment was not a factor in the crash.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4278. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 12th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 13 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 13 fatal crashes resulting in 13 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.