Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Struck, Killed Near Circuit Of The Americas
The victim reportedly was walking across FM 812 from the racing venue around 6:30 p.m. before being fatally struck by hit-and-run driver.
AUSTIN, TX — A pedestrian was killed on Sunday near the Circuit of the Americas where a Formula 1 racing event drew thousands of visitors over the weekend.
The victim, an adult male, reportedly was walking across FM 812 from the racing venue just after 6:30 p.m. when he was hit by a driver who fled the scene. Law enforcement officials said the vehicle is a blue or teal-colored Ford F150. The truck traveling eastbound on FM 812 could be a King Ranch edition and likely has front-end damage, officials said.
Austin-Travis County EMS medics said multiple emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, including a STAR Flight medical helicopter.
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FINAL #ATXTraffic Fatality: Fm 812 Rd near Circuit Of The Americas Blvd. #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a Deceased On Scene pronouncement of an adult male from an auto vs pedestrian collision. Expect closures & heavy traffic delays in the area. No further information is available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) November 4, 2019
No further details were known as of late Sunday evening.
#ATCEMSMedics & multiple other first responders on scene on Fm 812 Rd near Circuit Of The Americas Blvd (18:31) Reported auto vs pedestrian collision with reported CPR in progress. @STAR_Flight_TC also being assigned. More information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) November 4, 2019
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