Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Seriously Hurt Along Interstate 35: Austin EMS
Austin-Travis County EMS says the victim, a woman in her 50s, sustained potentially life-threatening injuries after being hit by car.
AUSTIN, TX — A pedestrian sustained potentially life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car along Interstate 35 on Saturday night, medics said.
The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. along the 3600 block of I-35, according to a tweet by Austin-Travis County EMS. The victim, a woman in her 50s, was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with injuries described as serious and potentially life-threatening.
The incident resulted in significant traffic delays in the areas as crews worked to clear the scene. No further details were released.
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#ATXtraffic Officers responding to the 1000 Blk S. IH 35 SB on a collision involving a pedestrian. All lanes SB on proper are shutdown. WC4
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) September 15, 2019
FINAL Auto Vs Pedestrian at 3600blk S IH 35 SB: #ATCEMSMedics have declared a Trauma Alert and are transporting one patient, ~50s female to Dell Seton Medical Center with serious, potentially life threatening injuries. Expect #ATXtraffic delays in area. EMS is clear the scene.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 15, 2019
Patch will update as more details are known.
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