AUSTIN, TX – Emergency crews reported to an injury collision Thursday night along the freeway in South Austin, reports ATCEMS.
FINAL Vehicle vs Tree Collision at 2700 S Mopac Expy Nb (x- st Barton Skwy, 20:48). #ATCEMSMedics are transporting an adult patient as a trauma alert, to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with serious injuries. No other info available, EMS no longer on scene. pic.twitter.com/PBEX2b0rVe — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) June 14, 2024
The incident happened around 8:48 p.m. in the area of South Mopac Expressway and Barton Skyway, which is just west of Zilker Metropolitan Park.
Police say that for unknown reasons, a vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree.
Medics transported one person from the vehicle as a trauma alert to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center. The victim sustained serious injuries.
Drivers likely experienced delays along this stretch of Mopac on Thursday night while crews worked to clear the scene.
A full investigation is underway. Our team of news bloggers will circle back with updates if and when we learn more about what happened.
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