Case:           19-2540190

Date:            Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Time:            4:37 a.m.

Location:      Hwy 290 WB at the 183 SB Flyover

Deceased:    Joe H. Ogg | White male | 06/19/1978

The preliminary investigation shows Joe H. Ogg was driving a red, 2001 Harley Davidson Motorcycle westbound on Hwy 290 to the southbound 183 flyover when he failed to negotiate the curve and struck a wall with the bike. Joe Ogg went over the wall, falling into the westbound lanes of 290 below. He was pronounced deceased on scene.
 
Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at (512) 974-8544. You can also submit tips by downloading Austin PD’s free mobile app on iPhone and Android. 

This is Austin’s 58^th fatal traffic crash of 2019, resulting in 60 fatalities this year. At this time in 2018, there were 50 fatal traffic crashes and 51 traffic fatalities.

These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.