A local motorcyclist involved in a major collision along Old Highway 81 in Kyle Monday died overnight at an Austin area hospital, said Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett.
James Crites, 32, of Kyle, was identified as the victim in the accident, according to Kyle Police Captain Pedro Hernandez.
Monday’s crash happened at approximately 8:22 a.m. at the intersection of Old U.S.Highway 81 and South Street in Kyle.
Hernandez said a 2004 Honda CBR 600 motorcycle was traveling south on Old Hwy 81 when it struck a 2009 Chevy Avalanche on the passenger side door. The Avalanche was traveling westbound on South Street, Hernandez said.
The operator of the motorcycle, later identified as Crites, was airlifted via StarFlight to a hospital in critical condition, Hernandez said. Crites passed away overnight at an Austin hospital.
The driver of the Avalanche, identified as Frank Arredondo, 70, of San Marcos, was treated for minor injuries at Seton Medical Center Hays.
The cause of the accident is unknown and Kyle Police crash investigation team is still investigating.
This story has been updated to include information on the victims of the accident.
