Last night, a pedestrian was left in critical condition following a vehicular collision in South Austin, as reported by CBS Austin. The incident occurred around 10:08 p.m. at the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Lightsey Road, not far from St. Edwards University. Austin-Travis County EMS medics immediately provided CPR to the injured adult, and authorities confirmed that a pulse was regained.
Auto-Pedestrian Incident at S Congress Ave / Lightsey Rd (22:08). #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a reported pedestrian struck by a vehicle. #ATCEMSMedics reporting they have CPR in progress on an adult patient. Expect #ATXtraffic delays in the area, more info to follow pic.twitter.com/ndw8k6WsHY
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 6, 2024
According to KXAN, shortly after the accident, medics transported the victim to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with "critical, life-threatening injuries." The quick response of the medics at the scene played a crucial role in attempting to save the person's life. At this time, no updates on the condition of the pedestrian have been released.
Traffic in the area was significantly impacted due to the collision, with ATCEMS advising motorists to avoid the scene and seek alternative routes to circumvent the delays. The area around South Congress Avenue is known for its heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic, particularly during the night hours when visibility is reduced. The safety of the area for both pedestrians and motorists has been a topic of local concern.
As the investigation unfolds, officials have not yet provided additional details regarding the cause of the collision or the identities of those involved. The Austin community is awaiting further reports to understand the dynamics that led to this tragic event which took place on a known busy thoroughfare.
