A tragic incident unfolded in Southeast Austin this past Friday when a rollover collision claimed the life of a child and left three adults injured. CBS Austin reports that the accident involving two vehicles occurred around 1:25 p.m. along Dee Gabriel Collins Road.
The specific location of the crash was pinpointed between 8500 and 8525 Dee Gabriel Collins Rd, where one vehicle ended up overturned. According to MySA, Austin-Travis County EMS was on the scene and noted that four individuals had been involved in the collision. The child was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the injuries sustained by the adults were deemed non-life-threatening, despite the severity of the accident.
Following the crash, traffic was disrupted along FM 812 with closures affecting both eastbound and westbound lanes. The lanes remained closed for approximately an hour before reopening around 4 p.m., as confirmed by the Texas Department of Transportation. This area of Central Texas has witnessed a series of serious crashes, including a devastating February 2024 incident on the intersection of FM 812 and FM 973 that resulted in four fatalities.
Two of the injured adults from Friday's incident were transported to Dell Seton Medical Center, and the other adult to St. David's South Austin Medical Center. This detail was shared by both CBS Austin and MySA, highlighting the prompt response of emergency services in the wake of the crash. The identity of the deceased child and the condition of the hospitalized have not been released at this time, as further investigations into the collision continue.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, local authorities may revisit discussions on road safety and preventative measures, particularly in this accident-prone stretch of road. No further information regarding the cause of the crash or any contributing factors has been released as of yet.
