
City of Austin
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Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 23-0721378
Time: 9:36 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 13, 2023
Location: Intersection of West Parmer Lane and Ganymede Drive
Deceased: Antonio Mitchell, Black male, 4/3/2001
On Monday, March 13, 2023, at approximately 9:36 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV at West Parmer Lane and Ganymede Drive intersection. The motorcyclist, Antonio Mitchell, died on the scene. The SUV driver was not injured, remained on the scene, and cooperated with the investigation.
This incident is being investigated as Austin's 21st fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 21 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, a total of 17 fatal crashes resulted in 18 deaths.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.