A pedestrian was struck by a car and critically injured near Pflugerville this morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. The victim received life-saving measures at the scene and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The collision occurred just after 7 a.m. near the intersection of West Howard Lane and South Heatherwilde Boulevard, causing traffic delays and road closures as emergency personnel attended to the incident.
Emergency responders were called to the 500 block of West Howard Lane, engaging in resuscitative efforts immediately upon arrival. "After some time, they were able to regain a pulse," according to a report from CBS Austin. The patient, whose identity has yet to be disclosed, was taken to St. David's Round Rock Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries. Local authorities have yet to release information regarding the cause of the collision or the status of the driver involved.
Commuters in the area were advised to expect traffic closures and seek alternate routes as the scene of the collision was being secured and investigated. In a statement distributed through the department’s official social media channels, ATCEMS confirmed ongoing CPR on an adult patient at the time and warned of associated traffic disruptions. This information was corroborated via their Facebook page, which provided a brief but urgent advisory to the public.
As of now, the condition of the hospitalized pedestrian remains uncertain, with continued updates expected as the investigation unfolds. The community awaits further details as ATCEMS and local police work to understand the circumstances leading up to the devastating event this morning. Officials have not provided any additional statements at the time of reporting, and the name of the afflicted pedestrian persists undisclosed pending notification of kin.
