AUSTIN, TX – Austin-Travis County EMS tweeted that it was at the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian Tuesday night that left one person hospitalized.

The incident happened in the area of East Mockingbird Lane and South Congress Avenue in south Austin, where medics responded at about 8:49 p.m.

A trauma alert was declared for an adult patient who was taken to South Austin Medical Center with injuries that were described as critical and life-threatening. No information was released on the circumstances that led to the crash.

Have you been injured in a pedestrian accident in the Austin area due to someone’s negligence? If so, the dedicated and experienced Austin personal injury lawyers at Funk & Associates would like to hear about your case. We will help you explore your legal options, and will work hard to secure compensation for your injury and related expenses. Don’t hesitate to call us today at (512) 472-FUNK to set up a free, no-obligation case evaluation.