Crash Alert: APD investigates fatal auto-ped. crash at Montopolis and Crumley
AUSTIN, TX – One person sustained fatal injuries Monday evening when a vehicle struck them along a busy roadway in southeast Austin, reports CBS Austin. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the area of Montopolis Drive and Crumley Lane, which is west of Highway 183 and south of Colorado River Park Wildlife Sanctuary. Police
Read MoreCrash Alert: 1 killed in auto-pedestrian crash on I-35 SB at Braker
AUSTIN, TX – Austin Police are investigating a pedestrian crash that killed one person Tuesday morning in northeast Austin, reports KXAN. The accident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. on the southbound side of I-35 near Braker Lane. This is in the Walnut Forest area, just southeast of Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. Authorities haven’t yet commented
Read MoreCrash Report: 2 hurt, 1 in custody after DUI crash on US-290 at FM 1100
MANOR, TX – Two people sustained injuries Saturday in an alleged DUI crash along the highway in Manor, reports CBS Austin. Emergency teams reported to the intersection of US-290 westbound and FM 1100 around 7:20 p.m. This is south of Heart of Texas Metalworks. Police haven’t yet specified the number of vehicles involved in the
Read MoreCrash Alert: Extrication crash on Dessau near Collinwood injures 1
AUSTIN, TX – One person was hurt Wednesday night in a multi-vehicle accident along a major roadway in northeast Austin, reports KXAN. The crash happened just after 9 p.m. on Dessau Road near the intersection with Collinwood West Drive. This is east of I-35 and west of Jourdan-Bahman Pioneer Farms. Police haven’t disclosed the cause
Read MoreCrash Alert: Crews respond to pin-in crash on US-290 near El Rey
AUSTIN, TX – Emergency teams responded to a two-vehicle crash with entrapment Wednesday night along the highway in West Oak Hill, reports ATCEMS. Vehicle Rescue at 8160-8256 W Us 290 Hwy (21:11, x-st El Rey Blvd). #ATCEMS, @OakHillFire & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a reported collision involving a vehicle & a dump truck, with 2
Read MoreCrash Alert: Man killed in motorcycle crash on E Anderson near I-35
AUSTIN, TX – An 18-year-old died Saturday in a motorcycle accident along a major roadway in central Austin, reports CBS Austin. The crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of East Anderson Lane westbound and I-35. This is just north of the St. John’s area. It’s still unclear what may have caused the
Read MoreFAQ: How much is a good settlement for a motorcycle accident?
settlement for a motorcycle accident? All cases are different, so a “good settlement” would be different on every case. There is no exact number or science to calculating a good settlement. Whether in a car accident or in a motorcycle accident, the settlement will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
Read MoreFAQ: I was injured in a motorcycle accident, but I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages from the other driver?
I was injured in a motorcycle accident, but I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages? Yes. As a fellow rider, I know the freedom that goes without wearing a helmet while riding. However, freedom comes at a severe cost if you get in a motorcycle accident without a helmet. Assuming you take
Read MoreFAQ: I was just in a car wreck. Should I take pictures?
FAQ: I was just in a car wreck. Should I take pictures? The short answer is, yes! Take photos and document the scene, the vehicles, their positions, and any surface markings on the street or pavement following the collision. It is vital to document as much evidence as possible before it is altered. Even
Read MoreIs Lane Splitting Legal In Texas?
Lane splitting is a little like speeding. If a motorcycle rider thinks they can do it safely and get to their destination a little faster, they’ll often take the chance. But is it legal? What are the lane splitting laws in Texas? Should lane splitting be legal? As Austin’s top motorcycle lawyer, I want to
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