Crime & Safety
Austin Bicyclist Struck, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver
Medics took a woman in her 20s to the hospital with critical injuries before she succumbed to her injuries.
AUSTIN, TX — A bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle early Monday has died, police said.
On Twitter, Austin-Travis County EMS medics said the incident occurred just after 2:30 a.m. along the 6100 Cameron Road. By early afternoon, police said the victim — a woman in her 20s — had died of her injuries.
Police said the driver who hit the cyclist fled the scene of the crash, adding: "The vehicle fled the scene at the time of the crash. The suspect vehicle has been located and no arrests have been made at this time."
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The woman originally was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries before she died.
No further details were released. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
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FINAL ~6100blk Cameron Rd: Reported auto vs bike collision. #ATCEMSMedics obtained a return of pulses on ~20s (CORRECTION) female & have transported to Dell Seton with critical life threatening injuries. EMS is clear. Expect #ATXTraffic closures. No further information available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) December 16, 2019
#ATCEMSMedics, @AustinFireInfo , & @Austin_Police responding ~6100blk Cameron Rd (02:25) Reported possible auto vs bike collision. CPR is reportedly in progress on ~20s male patient. More information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) December 16, 2019
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