Traffic Fatality in the 7800 block of FM 969

Case: 26-2941178

Time: 6:19 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Location: 7800 block of FM 969

Deceased: Unidentified male

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at approximately 6:19 p.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a collision between a motor vehicle and motorcycle in the 7800 block of FM 969. The motorcycle rider was pronounced decease on scene. The driver of the motor vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 70th fatal crash of 2026, resulting in 71 fatalities. On the date of this crash in 2025, 80 fatal crashes resulted in 84 deaths.

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

Anyone with 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 call (512) 472-8477.