Victim identified in northwest Austin deadly crash

The Austin Police Department announced on Tuesday night, it has identified Samantha Spears, 30, as the victim in a fatal motorcycle crash on Sunday at 9:57 p.m. The crash occurred at the intersection of West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive.

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department announced on Tuesday night, it has identified Samantha Spears, 30, as the victim in a fatal motorcycle crash on Sunday at 9:57 p.m. The crash occurred at the intersection of West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive.

APD said Spears was the motorcyclist and was pronounced deceased on scene.

The driver and passengers of the vehicle remained on scene and were not injured, according to APD.

Austin Police said this crash is being investigated as Austin's 41st fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 43 fatalities for the year.

APD said anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You can also submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-742-8477.