AUSTIN, Texas — Austin ISD Police Chief Wayne Sneed has been released from the hospital, nearly four weeks after he was injured in a motorcycle crash during a motorcade operation, the district’s police department said.
The Austin ISD Police Department announced on Facebook that Sneed was discharged Monday from Dell Seton Medical Center after weeks of care and recovery. The department said Sneed will now focus on rebuilding his strength through rehabilitation in the coming weeks.
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“While his recovery journey continues, Chief is looking forward to focusing on rebuilding his strength in the weeks ahead through rehab,” the department said.
Sneed was hospitalized June 3 after a crash involving two Austin ISD police motorcycles, including one he was riding, during an official motorcade operation in southwest Austin. The Austin Police Department said officers responded to the crash around 8:20 p.m. near the West U.S. 290 westbound ramp to MoPac near Southwest Parkway. Sneed suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
In its update, the Austin ISD Police Department praised the medical staff at Dell Seton, saying their care, communication and dedication to Sneed had been exceptional. The department also thanked community members, Austin ISD staff and law enforcement partners for their support during Sneed’s hospitalization.
“We are so grateful for the continued support shown by our community members, Austin ISD staff, and law enforcement partners who have lifted up Chief and the Austin ISD Police Department with their encouragement, prayers, and well wishes during this time,” the department said.
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The investigation into the crash remains ongoing, according to Austin police.