Crash Alert: Car vs. motorcycle crash kills 1 on Westcliff Rd in Killeen
KILLEEN, TX – A 28-year-old dirt bike operator died after his motorbike struck a vehicle along a busy roadway in Killeen on Saturday, reports KWTX 10. The incident happened around 6:45 p.m. near the intersection of Westcliff Road and Moonlight Drive, which is just northeast of Long Branch Park. The investigation indicates that an eastbound
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-car crash on FM 812 in Del Valle injures 4
DEL VALLE, TX – Two adults and two children sustained injuries in a collision involving two vehicles on a highway in southeast Travis County, reports ATCEMS. UPDATE w/ Correction- Major Vehicle Collision at ~15800 Fm 812 Rd: Neither vehicle struck a house, one was pushed into a fence. 2 adults & 1 child are being
Read MoreCrash Alert: 3-vehicle crash on E Anderson at Cameron kills 1, hurts 2
AUSTIN, TX – One person died, and two people were hurt Tuesday after a multi-vehicle crash on the eastbound service road of Anderson Lane at Cameron Road, reports ATCEMS. Multi Vehicle Collision at E Anderson Ln Svrd Eb / Cameron Rd (07:40). #ATCEMS & @austinfireinfo are on scene of a collision involving 3 vehicles and
Read MoreFAQ: How common are car accidents in Austin?
The Texas Department of Transportation reports that there were 12,433 car accident in Austin in 2021 (the most recent year for which there is data). According to AustinTexas.gov, in 2021, there were 112 fatal crashes in Austin. These resulted in 120 fatalities. About 1% of car accidents in Austin involved distracted drivers, while 8% involved
Read MoreCrash Alert: Car vs. motorcycle crash injures one at Parmer and Tamayo
AUSTIN, TX – One adult went to the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle and a vehicle collided late last month in the Jollyville area, reports CBS Austin. The incident happened around 1:29 p.m. on January 22nd in the area of West Parmer Lane and Tamayo Drive, which is just north of Rattan Creek
Read MoreCrash Alert: 1 killed in wrong-way crash on FM1431 in Round Rock
ROUND ROCK, TX – One woman died, and two others went to the hospital last Thursday after a wrong-way collision in Round Rock, reports CBS Austin. The incident happened in the afternoon just west of Vista Hills Boulevard on FM 1431, which is in the Vista Oaks area. The investigation thus far indicates that an
Read MoreFAQ: Who is responsible for damage to my vehicle form hitting a city street pothole?
Generally, maintenance of city streets is the responsibility of the municipal government, who are expected to inspect and maintain their streets. They may be found financially liable for damages resulting from their failure to do so. Such cases are complex and difficult. The plaintiff must prove that the city knew, or should have known, about
Read MoreCrash Alert: No injuries in 5-car crash on US-183SB near Oak Knoll
AUSTIN, TX – No hospitalizations were reported from a multi-vehicle collision last Wednesday on the southbound side of North US-183, reports ATCEMS. UPDATE Collision 12784 N Us 183 Hwy Sb: @austinfiredept on-scene reporting this incident does involve icing on the roadway, ~5 vehicles involved, no pinin. The vehicle rescue portion of this incident has been
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle crash on US-183 NB near Lakeline injures 1
AUSTIN, TX – Medics took one person to the hospital Monday night after a rollover crash involving two vehicles on the northbound side of US 183, reports ATCEMS. Rollover Collision at 13600blk N Us 183 Hwy Nb (22:45). #ATCEMS & @austinfireinfo are on scene of a collision involving 2 vehicles, 1 that rolled over. #ATCEMSMedics
Read MoreCrash Alert: N. Austin auto vs. pedestrian crash kills child
AUSTIN, TX – A child died, and an adult went to the hospital Saturday with serious injuries after a vehicle struck them in north Austin, reports KVUE. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. in the 900 block of North Meadows Drive, which is just west of North Lamar Boulevard and south of Kramer Lane. Police
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