Crime & Safety
Portion Of South Congress Avenue Closed After Car Hits Pedestrian
Portion of roadway at Sheraton Avenue closed, traffic being diverted via St. Elmo Road.
SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — A collision involving a car and a pedestrian has prompted police to close a portion of South Congress Avenue at the corner of Sheraton Avenue, officials said.
Traffic is being diverted at St. Elmo Road and South Congress Avenue, police said via Twitter. The accident occurred Friday evening.
There were no further details available. Patch will update as more information is provided.
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APD onscene of auto/ped crash S Congress/Sheraton. Congress shutdown, diverting at St Elmo/S Congress WC1 #atxtraffic
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) November 26, 2016
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