Austin Man's Death Sparks Investigation After E-Bike, Belongings Found Missing

Police seek public's help after 32-year-old Josh Prosser was found unresponsive on North Austin roadway

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:55am

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A 32-year-old Austin man named Josh Prosser died in early January after being found unresponsive on a North Austin roadway, with several of his belongings including his new electric bicycle missing from the scene. Police are investigating the incident as a possible violent attack and are asking the public for any information that could aid their inquiry.

Why it matters

Prosser's death has left his family seeking answers, as investigators have not found immediate evidence of a traffic collision. The missing belongings raise concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death, which police are treating as a potential criminal case requiring public assistance to solve.

The details

Josh Prosser was found unresponsive on the evening of December 30th in the 12000 block of Metric Boulevard in North Austin, after failing to arrive at a friend's home where he had planned to cat-sit. When Prosser didn't answer his phone, his partner used location data to trace his last known position, where he was found lying on the side of the road with severe head injuries. Prosser was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries on January 5th. Several of his belongings, including his recently purchased electric bicycle from local company Mod Bikes, as well as his wallet and eyeglasses, were missing from the scene. Police have not found immediate evidence of a traffic collision, and are investigating Prosser's death as a potential violent attack.

  • Prosser was found unresponsive on the evening of December 30, 2025.
  • Prosser died from his injuries on January 5, 2026.

The players

Josh Prosser

A 32-year-old Austin man who died after being found unresponsive on a North Austin roadway, with several of his belongings including his new electric bicycle missing from the scene.

Detective Benjamin Lynch

The lead investigator in the case, who has been working to conduct interviews, gather and review evidence, and pursue leads in Prosser's death.

Mod Bikes

The Austin company that recently sold Prosser his electric bicycle, which was found abandoned behind a trash can at a local hospital.

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What’s next

Detective Benjamin Lynch has updated Prosser's family and said the missing e-bike was found abandoned behind a trash can at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, but hospital security footage did not show anyone using or leaving the bike on the property. Police are continuing to investigate the case and are encouraging anyone with information to contact them.

The takeaway

This tragic case has left Prosser's family searching for answers, as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding his death and the disappearance of his belongings. The missing e-bike and other items raise concerns about a potential violent attack, underscoring the importance of public cooperation in helping to solve such cases and provide closure for grieving families.