A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a Capital Metro bus in North Austin has claimed the life of one individual and left another with minor injuries, as reported early Tuesday. The Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) confirmed the incident, stating that medics had pronounced the adult motorcyclist dead at the scene near Avenue F and East Koenig Lane, as indicated in a KVUE article. The crash took place at around 7:40 a.m., with ATCEMS responding shortly thereafter.
#ATXTrafficFatality Auto vs Motorcycle vs Collision at Avenue F/ E Koenig Ln (07:40). #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a deceased on scene pronouncement for an adult patient. A 2nd patient was transported to Seton Medical Center with minor injuries. No other info available. pic.twitter.com/1YU51oOOX6
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 24, 2024
Further details from the spokesperson of CapMetro, obtained by KXAN, state, “An incident involving a CapMetro bus and a motorcyclist occurred earlier this morning at approximately 8:00 a.m. near Koenig Lane and Avenue F. CapMetro is coordinating with the Austin Police Department (APD), Fire Department (AFD), and Austin-Travis County EMS, who responded to the incident.” Investigations into the exact circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
The second individual involved was transported to Seton Medical Center with minor injuries. The Austin Police Department has not released information concerning any potential disruptions to traffic or lane closures following the accident. KXAN has reached out to the authorities to ascertain further details, which are pending as the situation develops.
As authorities proceed with their investigations, updates are expected to emerge regarding both the causative factors of the crash and any measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. CapMetro is actively working with local law enforcement to assist in the investigatory process, according to a CapMetro spokesperson.
