David Banta Killed in Motorcycle Accident on FM 973 in Del Valle

The deadly accident was reported around 5:30 p.m. on March 13 in the 2200 block of S FM 973 north of River Road near Prado Ranch Boulevard.

David Banta Killed in Motorcycle Accident on FM 973 in Del Valle

Del Valle, TX – The man who was killed on Friday in a motorcycle accident in Del Valle has been identified as David Banta, 38, of Austin, according to the Texas DPS.

The deadly accident was reported around 5:30 p.m. on March 13 in the 2200 block of S FM 973 north of River Road near Prado Ranch Boulevard.

DPS said Banta was riding a motorcycle northbound on the highway when he rear-ended a car that was making a left turn from Prado Ranch Boulevard onto southbound FM 973.

Banta was pronounced dead at the scene.

No further details were provided.

The DPS is investigating the accident.

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