Traffic & Transit
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In South Austin
Emergency crews from Austin-Travis County EMS, police, and fire responded to the intersection of West Ben White Boulevard and Menchaca Road.
AUSTIN, TX — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car in South Austin on Sunday evening, emergency officials said.
Emergency crews from Austin-Travis County EMS, police, and fire responded to the intersection of West Ben White Boulevard and Menchaca Road at around 6:45 p.m. in South Austin. EMTs administered life-saving measures on an adult patient to no avail before the person was pronounced dead just after 7:15 p.m., Austin-Travis County EMS wrote on Twitter.
The collision shut down Menchaca Road in both directions, according to emergency officials.
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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
No further details were disclosed.
#ATXTrafficFatality FINAL: 1800-1922 W Ben White Blvd Svrd Wb; #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a Deceased On-scene Pronouncement of 1 adult patient. Expect continued traffic delays & road closures & remain alert for investigators working. Avoid the area if possible.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) February 8, 2021
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