John Ware, 40, and John Ware Jr., 17, killed, and Allan Justin Gaytan, 21, arrested in hit-and-run motorcycle collision on U.S. 183A in Leander, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 09/13/2020 - 9:44am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, September 9, 2020

U.S. 183A South closed, 2 dead after hit-and-run crash in Leander; suspect in custody

Police say Gaytan was traveling southbound on U.S. 183 in a BMW just north of Bryson Ridge Trail and ran a red light, hitting motorcycle that was heading north on U.S. 183.

Burnet High school student, man killed in U.S. 183A hit-and-run crash in Leander; suspect in custody

Just after 6 a.m. they released this photo of Gaytan in a nearby convenience store following the crash. After leaving the store, he ran into a wooded area, police say.

New details released in Leander hit-and-run crash that killed father, son

The victims, 40-year-old John Ware and his 17-year-old son, John Ware Jr., of Bertram, died at the scene, according to police. The two were on their way home from work when the crash happened. 

Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Allan Justin Gaytan
John Ware
John Ware Jr.
Area: 
Austin, TX

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