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AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian was severely injured after being hit by a driver near the Allandale neighborhood this afternoon, according to KXAN.

The crash occurred near the intersection of Koenig Lane and Woodrow Avenue at about 4:30 p.m., when a pedestrian identified only as an adult woman was struck by a driver.

The victim was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center to receive treatment for critical, life-threatening injuries.

The driver remained at the scene after the collision.

Drivers were told to expect heavy traffic delays near the scene of the crash.

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AUSTIN, TX – A man riding a scooter was killed when he was struck by a driver in central Austin early this morning.

According to KXAN, the collision happened at 2:51 a.m. near the intersection of Newfield Lane and Enfield Road as a man in his 30s riding a scooter was struck by a driver.

Despite life-saving measures, the unidentified victim died at the scene of the crash.

The driver remained at the scene and was not hurt in the accident. It is unclear if they will face any charges at this time.

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DEL VALLE, TX – One person was killed and another two were injured as a result of a car crash near the Circuit of the Americas in Del Valle yesterday morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.

Multiple assets responding to a reported vehicle rescue 9514-9549 Circuit Of The Americas Blvd (05:13) 911 caller reporting single vehicle vs gate with 3-4 patients in vehicle (some reported unconscious) with pinnin. More information to follow.

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 14, 2021

The collision happened around 5:13 a.m. when a car collided with a gate near 9514 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard, resulting in at least one person being pinned within the wreckage.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

After being extricated from the wreckage, one person was taken to St. David’s South with critical, life-threatening wounds.

A third victim was being evaluated for hospital transport, and their condition was not immediately available.

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AUSTIN, TX – An Austin Police Officer has succumbed to the injuries he sustained while responding to a call in East Austin early Wednesday morning, according to CBS Austin.

This is an update to a previous news story.

Senior Officer Lewis “Andy” Traylor was responding to an emergency incident at about 2:10 a.m. Wednesday on FM 969 Road, near Ed Bluestein Boulevard, when the driver of an 18-wheeler truck made a U-turn, then collided with his patrol vehicle.

Traylor and his vehicle were pinned beneath the truck’s trailer. He was then taken to Dell Seton, where he died yesterday due to injuries sustained in the accident.

Traylor is survived by his wife and five children, all of whom are under the age of 13.

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BEE CAVE, TX – One person was killed and another two victims were injured in a car accident on State Highway 71 in the Bee Cave area last night, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.

FINAL 1/2 & #TravCoTrafficFatality: Pin-in collision at 16700 blk of W SH 71; #ATCEMSMedics obtained a Deceased On Scene pronouncement of 1 adult & txpt’d 1 adult w/critical life-threatening inj’s to SAMC & 1 adult w/serious potentially life-threatening inj’s txpt’d by SF to DSMC

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) July 24, 2021

The collision happened in the 16700 block of W SH-71 at 8:22 p.m.

At least one person was pinned within the wreckage for a short time. After being extricated from the crash, they were declared a trauma alert.

One person was declared dead at the scene.

A second victim was taken to South Austin Medical Center with critical, life-threatening wounds.

The third victim was taken to Dell Seton for the treatment of severe, possibly life-threatening injuries.

Drivers were told to expect heavy traffic delays near the scene and were asked to slow down for investigators in the area.

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AUSTIN, TX – Authorities have identified the two men who were killed after their car fell off the side of the I-35 frontage road bridge on July 10, according to KXAN.

This is an update to a previous news story.

The crash occurred in the 5200 block of the N I-35 frontage road, near E 53^rd Street, at about 4:20 a.m., when a vehicle fell off the frontage road bridge and onto the roadway below.

20-year-old David Bearden and 38-year-old Charlie Jackson, both of whom were passengers, were ejected during the crash. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

A third passenger was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.

The driver then fled the scene.

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AUSTIN, TX – An adult pedestrian was killed in a collision with a motor vehicle on E Ben White Boulevard near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport late this morning.

#ATCEMSMedics, @AustinFireInfo & @Austin_Police responding 8326-8348 E Ben White Blvd Wb (11:07) Vehicle vs pedestrian collision. 911 callers reporting a possible fatality. Expect #ATXTraffic delays, possible closures. More information to follow.

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) June 29, 2021

Austin-Travis County EMS were called to the 8300 block of E Ben White Blvd at 11:07 a.m. after a motor vehicle hit a pedestrian. They pronounced the victim dead at the scene. While few details about the collision are available at this time, we will endeavor to update this blog with additional information if possible.

Prolonged traffic closures are expected, and motorists should avoid the area if possible.

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AUSTIN, TX – One person was killed and another two were injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Ben White Boulevard early yesterday morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.

#ATCEMS, @AustinFireInfo & @Austin_Police are responding to a Vehicle Rescue at 500 W BEN WHITE BLVD EB (02:32). 911 caller reporting a 4 vehicle collision, with 1 person trapped in their vehicle, 1 vehicle possibly on fire. Avoid the area if possible. More information to follow.

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) June 26, 2021

The crash happened in the 500 block of eastbound W Ben White Blvd at 2:32 a.m., when four vehicles collided.

Three people were declared trauma alerts and extricated from their vehicles.

One of those victims, who was identified only as an adult patient, was pronounced dead at the scene by 3:06 a.m.

Another patient was taken to St. David’s South with critical, life-threatening wounds.

The final victim was taken to the same hospital for the treatment of serious, possibly life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash was not immediately available.

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AUSTIN, TX – A bicyclist was fatally struck in a collision on the Capital of Texas Highway in southwest Austin yesterday, according to KXAN.

The collision occurred in the 1300 block of S Capital of Texas Highway, near Westbank Drive, at about 8:15 a.m., when a car crashed into a bicyclist.

The victim, who was not immediately identified, died at the scene.

No further information is available at this time.

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AUSTIN, TX – Paramedics with Austin-Travis County EMS have reported a single fatality following a wilderness rescue in North Austin Friday.

According to KXAN, emergency services responded to the incident near Walnut Creek around noon on Friday.

First responders reported one unresponsive person at the scene. The patient died after paramedics performed CPR for nearly 30 minutes.

Details regarding the events leading up the incident have not been released. Police do not believe the death to be suspicious.

This is a series of articles presented by Gibson Hill Personal Injury as a way of keeping our Austin community safer and informed about traffic incidents and other news. Blog posts should not be taken as legal advice. However, if you or someone you know has been injured in a pedestrian accident, call the Texas personal injury lawyers of Gibson Hill today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, or other expenses.