Austin Police Reveal Name Of Motorcyclist Who Died After Speeding

EAST AUSTIN, TX — Police identified the motorcyclist who died last month after losing control of his bike while speeding, causing him and his passenger to be ejected.

Donald Williams, just a month shy of his 64th birthday, was traveling northbound in the 1300 block of Lockhart Highway on Nov. 11 about about a quarter to 10 p.m. Police say he was driving at an excessive rate of speed while exiting onto westbound East Highway 71.

He wasn't able to negotiate the exit, police said. Instead, he laid down the bike, causing both occupants to be ejected. Williams was rushed to St. David's South Austin Medical Center, but succumbed to his injuries days later on Nov. 23.

The passenger on the motorcycle was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Toxicology results are pending to determine if alcohol consumption played a part in the collision.

Police said they are still investigating the incident. Those with information should notify detectives at (512) 974-5789. Those with information also can submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

The motorcyclist's death was Austin’s 67th fatal traffic crash and the 69th fatality of 2016. At this time in 2015, there were 91 traffic fatalities in Austin, police said.

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