A fatal incident occurred early Friday morning on East Riverside Drive in Austin, Texas, where an individual succumbed to injuries after being struck by a vehicle. KXAN reports that Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the distressing scene near the intersection of Riverside and South Lakeshore Boulevard at approximately 2:30 a.m., where they attempted life-saving measures.
Vehicle-pedestrian collision with CPR in progress 1700blk E Riverside (02:27 x-street Shore District) CPR is in progress on an adult patient. Avoid the area. #MoveOverSlowDown Expect extended #ATXTraffic closures. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/fnphrALyZR
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) April 12, 2024
The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released, was ultimately declared dead at the scene. Officials with the Austin Police Department indicated that the suspect vehicle was located in proximity to the scene of the accident. The driver, whose identity has yet to be disclosed, was apprehended and is currently in custody. An ongoing investigation is in place to determine the specific circumstances leading to the harrowing event.
Circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be fully understood. A statement obtained by FOX 7 Austin noted that the crash took place in the 1700 block of East Riverside Dr., a detail aligning with the timeline of events provided by other sources.
While details continue to surface and the Austin Police Department conducts its thorough review, the community reckons with yet another roadway tragedy.
