A motorcyclist was left battling for their life after a severe collision with another vehicle in northwest Austin during the early hours of Sunday morning. According to CBS Austin, the accident occurred just after midnight near the vicinity of McNeil High School, at 5807 McNeil Drive.
Emergency services were quick to respond to the scene, where they found the motorcycle rider had been ejected following the impact. In a statement posted on Facebook, Austin-Travis County EMS declared they had to rapidly transport the injured party to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, emphasizing the critical, life-threatening nature of the injuries sustained. The exact circumstances of the crash are not clear as officials have yet to release further details.
"Motorcycle vs Vehicle Collision 🚨 at 5807 Mc Neil Dr (00:04)," read the post from Austin-Travis County EMS's Facebook page, which also noted that medics immediately declared a trauma alert upon arrival. There was no indication of any other injuries at the scene, and EMS has since cleared the area.
As authorities continue to investigate, the identity of the motorcyclist and the nature of their injuries remain under wraps.
