Austin Police Officer Dies After Fatal East Austin Crash

Austin TX

02 August, 2021

11:39 AM

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AUSTIN, TX — An Austin police officer who was critically injured in an east Austin crash on Wednesday died Saturday evening, the police department said. Senior Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor, who had been with the department for nine years, died Saturday at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Austin. Traylor was critically injured Wednesday morning after his patrol car struck a tractor-trailer during a priority call while on-duty in the 7800 block of Farm-t0-Market Road 969 near Decker Lane. MORE ON THAT STORY: Austin Police Officer In Critical Condition After FM 969 Crash On Sunday morning, officers held a procession for Traylor as his body was escorted to the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office, officials said. Interim Police Chief Joseph Chacon said Traylor was "an incredible officer, husband, father and friend" and will be missed by everyone. It is with a heavy heart that I inform you Senior Police Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor #7258, who was involved in a tragic on-duty crash, early Wednesday morning in Central East Austin, has succumbed to his injuries. pic.twitter.com/9q4gJqoUac— Joseph Chacon (@Chief_Chacon) August 1, 2021 The city of Austin, Round Rock police and Cedar Park police tweeted its condolences to the department on Saturday. "Our hearts go out to @Austin_Police and its Officer Andy Traylor, who died this evening from injuries sustained in a car crash while on duty Wednesday morning," Round Rock PD said. "The Round Rock Police Department stands with our PD family." Authorities said Austin Cops 4 Charities and the Austin Police Department have been and will continue to support the Traylor family during this difficult time. Austin Cops 4 Charities is accepting donations for the officer's family at AustinC4C.com. Austin Police Department reports this is the 24th line of duty death. RELATED COVERAGE:Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash In North Austin Identified 1 Hospitalized In Southeast Austin Homeless Camp Shooting Suspicious Death At South Austin Gas Station: Austin PD