Crime & Safety
Bicyclist Killed After Collision With Car: Austin EMS
The incident occurred along the 1513 block of East SH 71 westbound just before 6 a.m., according to Austin-Travis County EMS medics.
AUSTIN, TX — A bicyclist was killed after a collision with a car early Monday morning, medics reported.
The incident occurred along the 1513 block of East SH 71 westbound just before 6 a.m., according to an Austin-Travis County EMS tweet. The adult patient was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision, medics said.
The age and gender of the patient was not disclosed by medics as is their usual custom. The cause of the crash is unknown.
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FINAL #ATXTrafficFatality 1513-1579 E SH 71 WB (05:50) #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a Deceased On Scene pronouncement of an adult from a reported auto vs bicycle collision. Expect #ATXTraffic closures for law enforcement investigation. Avoid the area & select alternate route.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 3, 2020
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