AUSTIN (KXAN) — A driver in a pickup truck who hit a motorcyclist from behind, which sent him flying off the freeway, told police they were trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle when the crash happened.

Austin police say on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the driver of the truck was traveling southbound on US 183 in the left lane when they swerved to avoid crashing into another vehicle. The pickup truck driver then entered the right lane, hitting, Robert Lance Trewitt, 62, as he was riding his BMW motorcycle. The impact knocked Trewitt off his bike and propelled him over the freeway.

Trewitt fell onto the frontage road, near Lazy Lane, around 25 feet below. He was taken to the hospital where he died the following day.

Austin police have not indicated whether any citations or charges will be filed in this case.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the APD Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-8544. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.