DEL VALLE, TX – A pedestrian died Wednesday night in Del Valle after a vehicle struck them along the highway, reports ATCEMS.
Auto-Pedestrian Incident at 3000-3195 E Sh 71 Wb (21:12). #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a reported pedestrian struck by a vehicle, #ATCEMSMedics reporting they have CPR in progress on an adult patient. Expect #ATXTraffic delays in the area, more information to follow. pic.twitter.com/TA43Ttp3ga
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 7, 2023
#ATXTrafficFatality FINAL Auto-Pedestrian Incident at 3000-3195 E Sh 71 Wb: #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a deceased on scene pronouncement for an adult patient. Expect extended road closures around the scene & use alternate routes if possible. No other information available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 7, 2023
The incident happened at 9:12 p.m. in the area of 3000 TX-71 westbound, which is just northeast of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Police have not shared many details about the accident, and it’s not clear if the vehicle remained at the scene of the crash.
Medics attempted CPR at the scene but were unable to save the pedestrian. Authorities have not yet identified the victim publically.
A full investigation is underway.
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