Minh-Tan Pham ID’d as Teen Killed in Austin Bicycle Accident on Yager Lane at East Parmer Lane
Austin, Texas (November 15, 2018) – The teenager who was killed Friday evening in a bicycle accident at an intersection in North Austin has been identified as Minh-Tan Pham, 17, according to the police.
The deadly accident happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. November 9, on Yager Lane at East Parmer Lane.
Police said Pham was riding his bicycle northbound on Yager Lane when he ran the posted stop and yield signs before veering into the 1600 block of East Parmer Lane. As he entered the left lane of westbound traffic, a stretch of the roadway with a 60 mph speed limit, he crossed in front of a blue 2012 Toyota Camry, resulting in a collision.
Pham was taken to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center where he died the next day.
It’s unclear if he was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
The Camry driver stayed at the scene.
The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact detectives at (512) 974-3761. Tips can also be submitted by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.