Traffic & Transit
Pedestrian Critically Hurt In South Austin Collision
Austin-Travis County EMS medics described the adult pedestrian's injuries as critical and life-threatening after early morning incident.
AUSTIN, TX — A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a car Friday morning, medics said.
The incident occurred just before 6 a.m. south of Slaughter Lane near Menchaca Road. On Twitter, Austin-Travis County EMS medics described the adult pedestrian's injuries as critical and life-threatening. The crash victim was transported to St. David's South Austin Medical Center for treatment of injuries.
No further details were disclosed.
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#ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of an Auto vs Pedestrian Collision at 10301-10629 MENCHACA RD (05:52). #ATCEMSMedics on scene reporting 1 patient involved, who has been declared a Trauma Alert & is being prepped for transport. More information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 25, 2020
FINAL Auto vs Pedestrian Collision at 10301-10629 MENCHACA RD: #ATCEMSMedics are transporting an adult patient to St. David's South Austin Medical Center with critical, life threatening injuries. No other information available, EMS is clear the scene.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 25, 2020
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