Fatality Crash In The 7800 Block Of San Felipe Blvd. In City Of Austin

Press release from the City of Austin:

January 20, 2022

Case: 22-0161331
Time: 11:03 p.m.
Date: January 16, 2022
Location: 7800 block of San Felipe Blvd.
Deceased: Alberto Martinez, Hispanic male, 10/24/1970

The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Alberto Martinez as the deceased from the crash that occurred on January 16th on San Felipe Blvd.

On January 16, 2002, at about 11:03 p.m., officers with the Austin Police Department responded to a motorcycle crash in the 7800 block of San Felipe Blvd. The driver of the motorcycle, Alberto Martinez, was traveling southbound when it appears he struck the curb on the side of the road. The driver was ejected off the motorcycle and pronounced deceased at the scene.

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. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

This is Austin’s 3rd fatal traffic crash of 2022, resulting in 4 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2021, there were 4 fatal crashes resulting in 4 fatalities.

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

This press release was produced by the City of Austin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.