Crime & Safety
Motorist Seriously Hurt After Crashing Into Tree In South Austin
Man in his 20s reportedly sustained potentially life-threatening injuries after collision at Burleson Road and Metropolis Drive.
SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — A man sustained potentially life-threatening injuries after crashing into a tree in South Austin on Wednesday, officials said.
The collision occurred at Burleson Road and Metropolis Drive on Wednesday evening just before 6:30 p.m., Austin-Travis County EMS medics said. The man in his 20s was rushed to St. David's South Austin Medical Center with injuries that could be life-threatening, medics said.
FINAL Burleson Rd / Metropolis Dr (18:27) single auto vs tree, 1 occupant ~20s male extricated and transported to St David’s South Austin Hospital with serious, potentially life threatening, injuries. EMS clear scene. No further information available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) April 25, 2018
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