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Case: 20-2961535
Date: October 22, 2020
Time: 11:02 p.m.
Location: 12100 block of N. IH-35 NB Frontage
Deceased: Michael Wayne Allen Parrish, White male, (D.O.B. 9/20/1994)
The preliminary investigation shows that a brown, 2008 Ford F350 was traveling northbound in the 12100 block of N. IH-35 NB Frontage when the driver moved to the outside (right lane) and struck a bicyclist who was riding on the far right section of the roadway.
The driver continued northbound before turning on to Techridge Blvd. where he stopped the vehicle in front of a QT gas station and fled on area on foot. The truck was located with heavy damage to the right, front corner panel.
The cyclist, later identified as Michael Wayne Allen Parrish, did not have a headlight or rear light on the bike. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
Mr. Parrish 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) 974-6935. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 72nd fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 77 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 67 traffic fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change