AUSTIN, TX – A man sustained fatal injuries early Thursday in an accident involving an electric scooter near the UT campus.

According to KXAN, the crash occurred shortly before 2 a.m. in the area of West 22nd Street and Guadalupe Street. This is just south of the Church of Scientology and University Co-op on the Drag.

Police say that operator of the e-scooter was likely travelling at a high rate of speed when he hit an obstacle. The impact of the crash ejected the rider, killing him at the scene.

Authorities have not yet released the name of the victim but say he was likely in his 20s or 30s.

There’s no word yet regarding the cause of the accident, nor is it clear if any other people or vehicles might have been involved.

A full investigation is underway.

If you’re grieving a loved one lost in a Travis County e-scooter crash, please accept our deepest condolences. If another vehicle was involved, keep in mind that the Austin wrongful death attorneys at Funk & Associates can help you prove liability and pursue fair recourse for your loss. Call our team today at (512) 472-3865 or reach us online for a free consultation.