City of Austin
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Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 23-2110767
Time: 1:19 p.m.
Date: Sunday, July 30, 2023
Location: US 183 NB to SH 45 EB Ramp
Deceased: Brandon L. Robinson, Black male, 9/24/1983
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at approximately 1:19 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist at the US 183 NB TO SH 45 EB Ramp. Brandon Robinson was on a motorcycle when he crashed into a wall. Robinson died at the scene.
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 55th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 58 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, 62 fatal crashes resulted in 63 deaths.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.