A fatal motor vehicle collision in Georgetown has left one person dead and two others injured, necessitating their transport to the hospital. The Georgetown Police Department was called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sam Houston Avenue and Rockride Lane, as reported by FOX 7 Austin. The tragic incident occurred in the early afternoon of August 8th.
2:06PM: Police are working a motor vehicle accident fatality at Sam Houston and Rock Ride that has the entire intersection shut down. Please avoid the area and find alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/faVx1q9OrS
— Georgetown TX PD (@GeorgetownTXPD) August 8, 2024
After the collision, which was first attended by Texas DPS, it was found that one driver died at the scene. The other two victims were rushed to Ascension Seton with conditions that remain uncertain, CBS Austin reports. Affected by the misfortune of the crash, a utility pole was also struck, leading to a loss of electrical power in portions of the Saddle Creek subdivision.
Police have meanwhile closed off the intersection where the accident took place to conduct their investigation, cautioning drivers to avoid the area and find alternate routes. This closure contributes to the unfolding disruption posed by the crash, extending its impact beyond the immediate site.
The crash, reported around 2:08 p.m., has not only caused grief but also tangible infrastructure damage. The Georgetown Police Department relayed through CBS Austin that they were working at the intersection, which subsequently experienced a power outage. A CBS Austin crew has been dispatched to further report from the scene, indicating an ongoing commitment to provide the public with further details as they emerge.
