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Case: 20-1021417
Date: April 11, 2020
Time: 11:45 p.m.
Location: 8000 block of Research Blvd. NB
Deceased: Rocky Anthony Bell, White male, DOB: 05/14/87
The preliminary investigation shows that a stolen, red, 2002 Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on the inside lane of the 8000 block of Research Blvd. when the rider lost control and struck the inside barrier that was separating the north and southbound lanes. The rider was ejected from the Honda motorcycle and thrown to the ground below.
The rider died on scene. He has been identified as 32-year-old Rocky Anthony Bell.
Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-8544. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 26th fatal traffic crash of 2020, resulting in 28 fatalities this year. At this time in 2019, there were 18 traffic fatalities.
These statements are based on the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.