Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Dies In East Austin Traffic Collision
Man in his 40s succumbed to critical wounds after being struck by car along 5100 block of Interstate 35 late Sunday morning.
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EAST AUSTIN, TX — A pedestrian trying to cross Interstate 35 was killed on Sunday in East Austin, police said.
The southbound lanes along the 5100 block of I-35 at 51st Street were closed for some time in the aftermath of the fatal collision as detectives investigated the scene. Austin-Travis County EMS medics said a man in his 40s was rushed to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries after the crash that occurred at around 11 a.m. According to police, the man died a short time later.
Serious injury collision in the 5100 blk IH-35 SB has resulted in a traffic fatality. Roadway will be closed until further notice.
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) April 21, 2019
FINIAL: Auto Vs Pedestrian at ~4500 N Ih 35 Sb #ATCEMSMedics have transported ~40s male with critical life threating injuries to Dell Seton Medical Center. No further info. EMS clear of the scene. Expect delays in the area. #atxtraffic #MoveOverSlowDown
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) April 21, 2019
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