Richard Salter Killed in Austin Multi-Vehicle Crash on FM 1431

Austin, Texas (July 17, 2020) – Two people, including a professional boxer, were killed Wednesday night in a head-on collision in Austin, a local news source reported.

The deadly crash happened around 9:34 p.m. July 15, in the 18000 block of FM 1431 near the Austin suburb of Cedar Park.

DPS said Travell ‘Black Magic’ Mazion, 24, an Austin native, was driving a Cadillac STS when he crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into two other cars, including a Honda.

Mazion was declared dead at the scene. He was a rising Junior Middleweight and was unbeaten with a 17-0 record. He was just nine days shy of his 25th birthday at the time of the crash.

The Honda driver, 61-year-old Richard Salter, of Lago Vista, was taken to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

One other person was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Richard Salter.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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