Six individuals were hurt in an auto-pedestrian crash on Sunday evening near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, complicating traffic near the bustling transportation hub and underscoring safety concerns on State Highway 71. KXAN reports that the incident occurred close to the intersection with U.S. Highway 183, where Austin-Travis County EMS responded to reports of multiple pedestrians struck by a vehicle at approximately 8:21 p.m.
FINAL Multi Patient Auto-Pedestrian Incident at 1200-1451 Bastrop Hwy Nb: The 3 remaining patients (2 adults, 1 child) have been evaluated by #ATCEMSMedics for minor injuries, but did not require transport to the hospital. No other information available, EMS is no longer on scene
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 28, 2024
Among the injured were two children and four adults, with a child suffering serious harm and three victims requiring hospitalization the victims were rushed to Dell Children's Hospital and St. David's South Medical Center, reflecting the varied severity of their injuries. According to a statement obtained by KVUE, a child with serious injuries and an adult with minor injuries were taken to Dell Children’s, and another adult with minor injuries was taken to St. David’s South, while three others received treatment on scene.
The Austin Fire Department was also present, coordinating with EMS personnel to manage the aftermath and traffic disruptions caused by the crash. This incident marks the second such occurrence near the airport in as many nights, following a head-on collision on Burleson Road just south of the airport on Saturday night, which resulted in multiple injuries and further stretched the resources of local emergency services.
As of now, details on the cause of the crash remain sparse, but the string of traffic incidents in the area points to a troubling pattern for regular commuters and travelers alike. "Officials with Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) report that six people were injured Sunday night after being hit by a vehicle near US 183 and State Highway 71," according to KVUE, signaling ongoing public safety challenges at this junction near the airport. ATCEMS has not released further information on the conditions of the individuals involved or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
