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AUSTIN, TX – A collision was reported by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) early this morning on Highway 183.
Traffic Advisory: Southbound US 183 closed at Burleson Rd due to a crash. #atxtraffic
— TxDOT Austin (@TxDOTAustin) February 21, 2021
The crash occurred on southbound US-183, near Burleson Road, at about 4:40 a.m.
Authorities closed the southbound lanes of the highway as they investigated the crash.
It is unclear at this time what led to the accident or if anyone was injured.
Check back later for further updates on this developing news story, as our team will continue to monitor the situation and will add further details as they are released.
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 an accident, call the Austin car accident injury lawyers of Gibson Hill today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, or other expenses.
AUSTIN, TX – One person was killed after a truck accident on I-35 early this morning in the North Lamar area, according to KXAN.
The accident happened near Rundberg Lane and Braker Lane at about 2:30 a.m., when a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler truck collided.
The driver of the pickup may have been traveling in the wrong direction when the crash happened.
One person died at the scene as a result of the crash. Their identity was not immediately released.
Authorities closed the interstate near Braker and Rundberg as they investigated the collision.
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AUSTIN, TX – The Mopac Expressway was closed this afternoon due to an accident in the area, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Traffic Alert: Southbound Loop 1 (MoPac) is closed at Lake Austin Blvd due to multi vehicle crash. Detour to side streets, and consider alternatives or delay trip until cleared. #atxtraffic
— TxDOT Austin (@TxDOTAustin) February 14, 2021
The multi-vehicle accident occurred in the southbound lanes of the highway, near Lake Austin Boulevard, before 12 p.m.
While the exact circumstances of the crash were not released, it is highly likely that the icy weather conditions may have played a role.
There is no word yet on possible injuries.
Authorities closed the southbound lanes of the freeway as they worked the crash. Traffic was detoured to side streets nearby, and TxDOT advised travelers to stay off the roads if possible.
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AUSTIN, TX – One person was taken to the hospital after being trapped in the wreckage of a crash on Southwest Parkway for over a half-hour yesterday morning.
According to the Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash occurred in the 10000 block of Southwest Parkway at 11:09 a.m., when a single vehicle overturned and trapped the driver within.
FINAL vehicle rescue 10000-blk Southwest Pkwy: Single vehicle, single patient pinned & extricated after a 30+ min extrication. Patient transported to St David’s South by #ATCEMSMedics with potentially serious injuries. EMS no longer on scene. No further information available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) February 13, 2021
The victim, an adult who has yet to be identified, was trapped within the wreckage for over 30 minutes as crews worked to free them. The victim was declared a trauma alert, and after being rescued, was taken to St. David’s South for the treatment of possibly serious wounds.
A medical helicopter was originally called to the scene but was canceled due to poor weather conditions.
While it is unclear at this time what led to the crash, it is highly likely that icy road conditions may have played a role.
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 an accident, call the Austin car accident injury lawyers of Gibson Hill today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, or other expenses.
AUSTIN, TX – An accident on Highway 183 led to road closures and traffic delays early this morning, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Traffic Alert: Southbound US 183 closed at N Lamar Blvd due to crash. Traffic is detouring to the frontage road. #atxtraffic
— TxDOT Austin (@TxDOTAustin) February 13, 2021
The accident occurred on southbound Hwy 183, near N Lamar Boulevard, before 6:45 a.m.
The southbound lanes of the highway were closed as officials worked the crash. Traffic was rerouted to the Hwy 183 frontage road.
No word at this time as to possible injuries.
The cause of the crash was not immediately revealed, though it is possible that it was caused at least in part by a winter weather event this weekend that has created treacherous driving conditions throughout the area.
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 an accident, call the Austin car accident injury lawyers of Gibson Hill today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, or other expenses.
BEE CAVE, TX (TRAVIS COUNTY) – Four firefighters with the Pedernales Fire Department were injured after a fire truck rolled over on State Highway 71 this morning, according to KXAN.
The accident occurred in Bee Cave, in the 16100 block of SH-71 before 9:45 a.m. as the firefighters were headed to an emergency.
The firetruck overturned, before crashing into a fenced area near the icy roadway.
Four firefighters, all of whom were wearing seatbelts, were taken to the hospital for the treatment of undisclosed injuries. They have since been released.
Authorities advised drivers to stay home, as driving conditions were even more treacherous to those in the general public, who may not be trained in navigating difficult terrain.
The accident remains under investigation.
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CEDAR PARK, TX (TRAVIS COUNTY) – A 25-year-old driver was possibly injured during an accident in Cedar Park on Wednesday morning, according to MyAccidentReport.
The crash occurred n the 2900 block of Woodall Drive at 10:10 a.m., when the driver of a white 2017 Ford, a 25-year-old woman, reportedly failed to yield the right of way while turning left.
The front right of her vehicle with the front of a red 1992 Ford, operated by a 63-year-old driver.
The female driver, who was wearing a seatbelt when the accident occurred, sustained a possible injury as a result of the crash.
The second driver was not reported as hurt.
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AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Ben White Boulevard this evening, according to the Austin-Travis County EMS.
Multiple #ATCEMS, @AustinFireInfo & @Austin_Police assets responding to a reported Auto v Pedestrian incident at 1800-1900 blk of W Ben White Blvd Svrd WB: Initial reports of CPR in progress on 1 patient. Expect heavy #ATXTraffic delays & road cloasures in the area More to Follow
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) February 8, 2021
The accident occurred in the 1800 block of the W Ben White Blvd service road at about 6:40 p.m., when an adult pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.
The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, died at the scene despite resuscitative efforts.
The driver was not reported as injured.
Authorities advised travelers to avoid the area, as heavy traffic delays were present due to road closures near the scene.
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CEDAR PARK, TX – One person was taken to the hospital after a fall on a trail in Cedar Park this morning, according to the Austin-Travis County EMS.
Multiple #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo Rescue assets responding to a reported Land Rescue at 10900 blk of Dodge Cattle Dr (09:00); Initial reports of a patient suffering injuries from a fall from a bike “1.75 miles in” on the path. More to Follow…
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) February 6, 2021
The accident occurred in the 10900 block of Dodge Cattle Drive, near the Brushy Creek Trail, at 9 a.m., when a patient fell from their bike.
The victim, whose identity was not immediately released, was taken to the hospital with non-critical injuries.
The cause of the fall was not revealed.
No further information is available at this time.
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 an accident, call the Austin 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.
AUSTIN, TX – One person was killed during a multi-vehicle collision early this morning in north Austin, according to the Austin-Travis County EMS.
FINAL #ATXTrafficFatality 7400-7801 N I35 NB (02:28) #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a Deceased On Scene pronouncement of 1 patient after a multi-vehicle collision with ejection. Expect closures in area for investigation. No further information is available. #MoveOverSlowDown
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) January 30, 2021
The collision occurred in the 7400 block of northbound I-35, near the St. Johns neighborhood, just before 2:30 a.m. this morning, when multiple vehicles collided.
One person was ejected during the crash. The victim, whose identity was not immediately released, died at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
Authorities closed the roadway in the area for investigative and cleanup efforts.
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 an accident, call the Austin car accident injury lawyers of Gibson Hill today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, or other expenses.