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Case: 19-2031962
Date: July 22, 2019
Time: 11:12 p.m.
Location: 11000 FM 2222 eastbound
Deceased: Christopher Lee Forrest, White male (D.O.B. 12-03-80)
The preliminary investigation shows that a black Honda CRB motorcycle was traveling eastbound on FM 2222 in the 11000 block when it left the roadway for an unknown reason. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased on scene.
Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at (512) 974-5576. You can also submit tips by downloading Austin PD’s free mobile app on iPhone and Android.
This is Austin’s 41st fatal traffic crash of 2019, resulting in 42 fatalities this year. At this time in 2018, there were 35 fatal traffic crashes and 36 traffic fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.