Crime & Safety
Bicyclist Killed In South Austin Collision With Car
Medics said an adult male sustained critical, life-threatening injuries after colliding with a car along 4200 block of South Interstate 35.
AUSTIN, TX — A bicyclist was killed after a collision with a car in South Austin on Friday afternoon, medics said.
The incident occurred along the 4200 block of the South Interstate 35 service road, just south of Ben White Boulevard, according to an Austin-Travis County EMS tweet issued just past 1:30 p.m. Medics originally categorized the injuries to the adult male victim as critical and life-threatening, but police later confirmed the man had died.
Police were expected to stage a press conference to share more details. Patch will update this story if further details are shared.
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Media: regarding today's traffic fatality at the IH 35 & Ben White frontage rd., meet an on scene supervisor under IH 35/Ben White Blvd. for an interview. Briefing time TBD. #atxtraffic
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) August 23, 2019
FINAL 4200blk S Ih 35 Svrd Sb Auto vs Bike: #ATCEMSMedics have transported an adult male to South Austin Medical Center with critical life threatening injuries. Expect #ATXTraffic closures in area, and watch for first responders on scene. #MoveOverSlowDown
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 23, 2019
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