Crash Alert: Auto vs. pedestrian crash kills 1 on N Lamar at Rutland
AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian died Tuesday night after a vehicle struck them along a busy roadway in North Austin, reports ATCEMS. FINAL #ATXTrafficFatality 9500blk N LAMAR BLVD. (20:20 x-street Rutland) A deceased on scene pronouncement has been obtained at an auto-pedestrian collision. Expect #ATXTraffic closures. Avoid the are. No further information available. pic.twitter.com/vPqqRmt9T0 —
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-car crash kills 1 on FM 973 near Coupland
TRAVIS CO., TX – One person died, and two others were hospitalized Saturday after two cars collided along a highway near New Sweden and Coupland, reports KVUE. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. near the intersection of North FM 973 and Brita Olson, which is north of Manor and east of Pflugerville. It’s still
Read MoreFAQ: The other driver’s insurance adjuster has requested my medical records. Should I release them?
You need to remember that the goal of the other driver’s insurance company is to pay as little as possible. While it’s likely that they will need to see at least some of your medical records, anything you release to them can be used against you. Only specific records pertaining to the accident are actually
Read MoreCrash 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
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