Crash 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 MoreCrash Alert: 7 injured in Onion Bluff multi-vehicle crash
AUSTIN, TX – A total of seven people went to the hospital on Sunday evening after a major crash along the highway in southeast Austin, reports Fox 7 Austin. The incident happened just before 6:30 p.m. on the northbound side of U.S. Highway 183 near Annalise Drive, which is just southwest of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
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: 1 killed in alleged DUI crash on I-10 WB near Medical Dr
SAN ANTONIO, TX – One man died on Thursday, and two were detained after a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash along the interstate in north San Antonio, reports KSAT 12. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. on the westbound side of the 1-10 access road near Medical Drive, which is just east of Kindred Hospital San Antonio.
Read MoreCrash Alert: Motorcyclist hurt after crashing into building on 6th St.
AUSTIN, TX – A motorcycle rider went to the hospital last Friday with serious injuries after losing control of their bike and hitting a building in downtown Austin, reports KVUE. The incident happened on February 10th around 2:30 a.m. on East 6th Street between Red River and Sabine Streets. Police say the motorcyclist crashed into
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-car crash on Ed Bluestein past Techni Center kills 1
AUSTIN, TX – One person died, and two others were hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after two vehicles collided along a busy roadway in east Austin, reports CBS Austin. The incident happened on the northbound side of the Ed Bluestein Boulevard service road, just past Techni Center Drive. This is just west of the Walnut Creek Wastewater
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
Read MoreCrash Alert: No injuries in 5-car crash on US-183SB near Oak Knoll
AUSTIN, TX – No hospitalizations were reported from a multi-vehicle collision last Wednesday on the southbound side of North US-183, reports ATCEMS. UPDATE Collision 12784 N Us 183 Hwy Sb: @austinfiredept on-scene reporting this incident does involve icing on the roadway, ~5 vehicles involved, no pinin. The vehicle rescue portion of this incident has been
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