Police investigating deadly South Austin motorcycle crash

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin police said a man was killed following a crash in South Austin.

Police said on Sunday, May 7, at 7:12 p.m., officers responded to a crash between a SUV and a motorcycle in the 500 block of East Slaughter Lane in 

The motorcyclist, 39-year-old Benjamin Garcia, was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. 

The SUV driver was not injured and is cooperating with the investigation.

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Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit anonymous tips at austincrimestoppers.com or calling 512-472-8477.