Crime & Safety
Man Struck, Killed By Train In South Austin
The victim, a man in his 20s, was hit at the intersection of West St. Elmo Road and Mount Vernon Drive at around 4:40 a.m., medics said.
SOUTH AUSTIN, TEXAS — A man died overnight in South Austin after being hit by a train, officials said.
The victim, a man in his 20s, died after being struck by the train early Monday at the intersection of West St. Elmo Road and Mount Vernon Drive at around 4:40 a.m. on Monday, according to Austin-Travis County medics.
Investigators from Union Pacific and local police have launched investigations in the man's death. No further details are known.
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FINAL: #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a Deceased On Scene pronouncement of an approximated ~20's Male from a reported Train v Pedestrian incident at W St Elmo Rd/Mount Vernon Dr (04:40). No further information available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 17, 2018
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