Austin Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, July 31, 2021
Add to My HeroesLewis Andrew "Andy" Traylor
Police Officer Andy Traylor succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash three days earlier while responding to an emergency call for service at about 2:10 am.
He was traveling on FM 969 when a tractor-trailer attempted to make a U-turn in front of him at Decker Lane. Officer Traylor was unable to avoid a collision and his patrol car became pinned beneath the trailer. He was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital. He remained on life support and passed away on July 31st, 2021, after his organs were donated.
Officer Traylor was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Austin Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 7258
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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View all 110 ReflectionsRest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
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