Mackenzie Gmitter Killed in Crash with Tow Truck on FM 1626 near Buda

Man Killed in FM 1626 Motorcycle Crash with Tow Truck near Buda

Buda, Texas (January 19, 2018) – A motorcycle rider was killed after crashing into a tow truck on Monday evening near Buda, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The accident took place at around 4:25 p.m. Monday, January 15, on Farm-to-Market 1626 at Lakewood Drive.
Troopers said a 21-year-old man was driving a Ford F-550 tow truck southwest on FM 1626 when he made a turn onto Lockwood Drive in an attempt to make a U-turn. The driver then reversed back onto FM 1626 and into the path of a Honda CBR, driven northeast on FM 1626 by Mackenzie Gmitter, 26.
Gmitter crashed into the right side of the tow truck.
Gmitter was pronounced deceased shortly after 5 p.m. at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center.
The tow truck driver was unhurt.
The crash is under investigation.
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