Traffic & Transit
1 Dead In Wreck Between Car, 18-Wheeler In South Austin
The collision occurred along East Ben White Boulevard headed westbound near the intersection with the Montopolis Avenue ramp early Friday.
AUSTIN, TX — One person was killed in a wreck between an 18-wheeler and a car in South Austin early Monday.
The collision occurred between the 7200 and 7600 block of East Ben White Boulevard headed westbound near the intersection with the Montopolis Avenue ramp, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
One person died at the scene, according to Austin medics. KVUE described the collision as a fiery wreck involving an Amazon semi-rig and an SUV.
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LATE FINAL #ATXTrafficFatality 7200-7644 E Ben White Blvd Wb ((x-street Montopolis ramp) 02:07) #ATCEMSMedics obtained a Deceased On Scene pronouncement of 1 patient after a vehicle vs 18 wheeler collision. No further information available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) February 1, 2021
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