Traffic & Transit
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In South Austin
Austin-Travis County EMS medics said the adult pedestrian was killed along the 200 block of East Ben White Boulevard Friday evening.
SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a car in South Austin.
Austin-Travis County EMS medics said the incident occurred just after 7:16 p.m. along the 200 block of East Ben White Boulevard. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, medics said via Twitter.
The age and gender of the deceased adult pedestrian are unknown. No further details were released.
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Medics urged motorists to avoid the area to accommodate a police investigation.
#ATXTraffic Fatality FINAL: Auto vs Pedestrian Collision at ~200 blk E Ben White Blvd Eb (19:16): #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a Deceased on Scene Pronouncement of an adult patient. Expect extended #ATXTraffic delays in the area, avoid if possible. #MoveOverSlowDown
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) February 15, 2020
Patch will update when more details are known.
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