City of Austin
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Case: 21-2231654
Time: 11:57 p.m.
Date: August 11, 2021
Location: 2700 Block N. Lamar Blvd.
Deceased: Kevin O'Neal, White male, born December 16, 1993
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Kevin O’Neal as the deceased in the August 11 traffic fatality on N. Lamar Blvd.
At approximately 11:57 p.m., APD was notified of a collision that occurred in the 2700 Block. Mr. O'Neal was traveling north bound on a Triumph motorcycle when he struck the curb and lost control. Mr. O'Neal was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:37 a.m on August 12, 2021.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous.
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This is Austin’s 68th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 74 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 52 fatal crashes resulting in 57 fatalities.
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash and investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.