Motorcycle Crashes in Austin After Brief Police Chase

The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A 20-year-old man, Javan Jackson, was pursued by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper on Sunday evening in Austin. During the chase, the trooper lost sight of the motorcycle, and the pursuit was terminated. Later, police received a report of a fatal motorcycle crash at the intersection of East Parmer Lane and Old Hwy 20, where Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

This incident marks the ninth fatal traffic crash in Austin so far in 2026, a significant increase compared to the same time period last year when the city had seen five fatal crashes. The rise in fatal crashes raises concerns about public safety on Austin's roads.

The details

According to the Austin Police Department's press release, the pursuit began around 8 p.m. when a Texas DPS trooper attempted to stop Javan Jackson, who was riding a motorcycle. During the chase, the trooper lost sight of the motorcycle, and the pursuit was terminated. Later, police received a report of a fatal crash at the intersection of East Parmer Lane and Old Hwy 20, where Jackson was found dead at the scene.

  • The pursuit began around 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2026.
  • The fatal crash occurred later that evening at the intersection of East Parmer Lane and Old Hwy 20.

The players

Javan Jackson

A 20-year-old man who was the rider of the motorcycle involved in the fatal crash.

Texas Department of Public Safety

The state law enforcement agency that initiated the pursuit of Javan Jackson.

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What they’re saying

“During the pursuit, the trooper lost sight of the motorcycle, and the pursuit was terminated.”

— Austin Police Department (Patch.com)

What’s next

The Austin Police Department's Vehicular Homicide unit is continuing to investigate the fatal crash, and they are asking anyone with information to contact them or submit an anonymous tip through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program.

The takeaway

The rise in fatal traffic crashes in Austin this year highlights the need for increased safety measures and enforcement on the city's roads. This incident also raises questions about the policies and procedures surrounding police pursuits and their potential risks to public safety.