A tragic incident struck North Austin late Saturday night, resulting in the death of a pedestrian after an encounter with a vehicle on North Lamar Boulevard.
Around 10:30 p.m., emergency services were summoned to the scene near Longspur Boulevard, where they found one adult victim who had been struck, KXAN reports; sadly, despite the efforts of Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department who also provided CPR attempts were in vain and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:47 p.m., according to details provided by CBS Austin.
Vehicle-Pedestrian collision with CPR in progress 9900blk N Lamar (22:27 x-street Longspur) Reported adult patient with CPR in progress confirmed by @AustinFireInfo. #MoveOverSlowDown if in the area. Expect #ATXTraffic delays/closures, avoid if possible. More info to follow. pic.twitter.com/y2UwHsVWLa
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 3, 2024
The specifics regarding charges against the driver, if any, remain undisclosed, while the Austin Police Department continues to investigate the exact cause of the fatal accident.
Following the incident, North Lamar Boulevard witnessed a brief closure to allow for investigation and initial response yet the road has since been reopened, the Austin Police Department has confirmed the situation regarding the traffic flow returned to its usual rhythm.
