Robert Lance Trewitt, 62, killed in motorcycle collision with vehicle on Highway 183 in Austin, Texas
Motorcyclist thrown off Hwy 183 upper deck after crash in North Austin has died
Dashcam video of the incident showed what appeared to be a truck hitting the motorcyclist from behind before he fell. Austin Police confirmed that no one has yet been cited as a result of the crash.
Motorcyclist killed after getting knocked off Hwy 183 upper deck ID'd by police
Investigators say a 2002 Chevrolet truck was traveling southbound in the inside lane when it swerved into the right lane to avoid a collision. It then struck a 1998 BMW motorcycle from behind, knocking the driver off the bike and over a retaining wall.
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