An auto-pedestrian collision in southeast Austin has resulted in one fatality, as reported by KXAN. The incident occurred late Saturday night and involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. Medics from Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) arrived at the scene at the intersection of Interstate 35 Service Road and Teri Road at around 11:20 p.m.
Despite the efforts of the emergency responders, who performed CPR upon their arrival, the victim, an adult patient, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight. Announcing the unfortunate outcome on social media, ATCEMS stated, "After extensive resuscitative efforts were unsuccessful, #ATCEMSMedics have pronounced an adult patient deceased on scene."
Auto-Pedestrian Incident at 4503-4915 S IH 35 SVRD NB (23:20, x-st Teri Rd). #ATCEMS, @Austin_Police & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a reported pedestrian struck by a vehicle. #ATCEMSMedics have CPR in progress on an adult patient. Expect #ATXTraffic delays, more info to follow pic.twitter.com/by7kMOpbQR
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 27, 2024
The Austin Police Department and Austin Fire Department were also present at the incident, which caused significant traffic delays in the area. ATCEMS alerted locals of the situation via X, advising those traveling through to expect extended traffic closures as the investigation commenced.
Further details regarding the identity of the deceased or the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been disclosed, as the investigation is ongoing. The Austin Police Department has not yet released any additional information on the incident or the vehicle involved. Updates are expected as the story develops and authorities piece together the moments, leading up to the tragedy.
