On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 6:07 p.m., the Cedar Park Police Department responded to an emergency call regarding a serious motorcycle accident in the 2600 block of Brushy Creek Road. Officers arrived at the scene swiftly to find a devastating crash involving a motorcycle and the surrounding environment.

According to initial reports, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Brushy Creek Road appeared to have lost control, striking the curb and leaving the roadway. The impact caused the rider to be ejected from the motorcycle. The rider was thrown beyond a barbed wire fence, coming to rest in a wooded area just beyond the fence line. Meanwhile, the motorcycle continued further into the dense brush and trees, becoming lodged among the foliage.

Emergency medical personnel arrived shortly after and provided immediate aid, but tragically, the rider, identified as 43-year-old Eric Heil Jr., was pronounced deceased at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the crash are under active investigation, and authorities are working diligently to determine the exact cause of the incident.

The Cedar Park Police Department’s Highway Enforcement Unit has taken charge of the investigation, conducting a thorough examination of the scene, collecting evidence, and interviewing witnesses. Investigators are also reviewing any available surveillance footage and speaking with potential witnesses to reconstruct the events leading up to the crash.

The department emphasizes that at this stage, it remains unclear whether factors such as road conditions, speed, mechanical issues, or other external influences contributed to the accident. As part of their ongoing investigation, authorities are urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward to assist in clarifying the circumstances.

The Cedar Park Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Eric Heil Jr. during this difficult time. The loss of such a young life is profoundly tragic, and authorities are committed to uncovering the details behind this heartbreaking event to bring clarity and closure.