Crime & Safety
Motorist Killed In North Austin After Crashing Into Tree
A man believed to be in his 30s pronounced dead at the scene in collision that occurred Friday evening.
NORTH AUSTIN, TX — A motorist was killed after crashing into a tree Friday evening, emergency officials said.
The collision occurred just before 5:30 p.m. along the 7100 block of North Lamar Boulevard, according to police. The victim, a man believed to be in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene, Austin-Travis County EMS officials said.
FINAL #ATXTraffic Fatality 7100blk N Lamar: veh vs tree, #ATCEMSMedics obtained DOS pronouncement ~30sM. Expect closures, choose alt route.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) November 25, 2016
Police shut down two of the three northbound lane of Lamar Boulevard as they investigated the scene.
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APD at 1 veh fatality at 7000 N Lamar. 2 of 3 NB lanes shutdown on Lamar. Use caution while emerg personnel work scene. WC1 #atxtraffic
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) November 25, 2016
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