An auto-pedestrian collision in Southeast Austin has left an adult deceased, reports FOX 7 Austin. The incident took place near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, at the intersection of E Ben White and US 183. It was initially reported by Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) at 6:44 a.m. on December 16th.
Auto Ped: E Ben White /183 Adult Fatality. #atcemsmedics and @AustinFireInfo have obtained a pronouncement of an adult patient. Avoid the area, expect extensive traffic delays. #atxtraffic pic.twitter.com/kO6PLZDp9K
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) December 16, 2024
Authorities were quick to respond to the scene, where the individual was tragically pronounced dead. Traffic in the area became heavily congested, as the eastbound lanes of Ben White Boulevard were closed off following the crash. This forced commuters to unwontedly divert to the frontage roads, causing significant delays.
The Austin Police Department, present at the scene, has provided additional detail on the situation. In a piece acquired by Yahoo News, they stated that the accident happened around 6:30 a.m. The road blockage was necessary as part of the response and investigation, but the thoroughfare was opened back up to traffic shortly before 10:30 a.m. after several hours of closure.
With Austin's infrastructure often strained by both the everyday commute and the unsettling regularity of traffic incidents, local officials urge motorists to stay vigilant. The Texas Department of Transportation confirms that all affected lanes were reopened at 10:26 a.m., relieving the area of its temporary standstill. ATCEMS warns individuals in the aftermath of such events to be mindful of emergency responders and to expect potential disruptions to their daily transit.
