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Case: 21-1120588
Date: April 22, 2021
Time: 12:06 p.m.
Location: 6000 block of N. IH-35 SB
Deceased: Joseph Harrell Hayman III, White male, 12/9/1996
APD has identified 24-year-old Joseph Harrell Hayman as the decedent in the April 22, 2021 crash in the 6000 block of N. IH-35 SB.
The preliminary investigation shows Mr. Hayman was riding a red, 2020 Honda CB500 motorcycle in the 6000 block of N. IH-35 SB when he collided with a green, 2012 Hino box truck. The driver of the truck remained on scene. No charges are expected.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4278, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous.
You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 31st fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 33 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 29 fatal crashes resulting in 31 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.