Crash Alert: One hospitalized after fuel truck collision on SH 71 in Del Valle
TRAVIS COUNTY, TX — One person was injured Monday morning in a crash involving two commercial trucks on State Highway 71 in Del Valle, reports KXAN. Austin Fire Department said the collision occurred at the FM 973 intersection, east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Details are limited, but Austin-Travis County EMS said one person was pinned
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver on N IH-35 in north Austin
AUSTIN, TX — One person was fatally hit by a vehicle late Saturday night on North Interstate 35 in north Austin’s Park Center area, reports CBS Austin. The incident occurred in the 12400 block of the northbound interstate shortly before midnight. Authorities said the victim was pronounced deceased shortly after emergency crews arrived on the
Read MoreFAQ: What sort of things can be claimed under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act?
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, or DTPA, protects consumers against fraudulent and unlawful business practices. Specifically, the Texas DTPA protects consumers against: Breach of Warranty: Breach of warranty occurs when a business sells a product that does not live up to claims the business made about the product. Unconscionable Acts: If a business takes
Read MoreCrash Alert: Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash on Southwest Pkwy in west Austin
AUSTIN, TX — One person was critically hurt Friday morning in a motorcycle crash with another vehicle on Southwest Parkway in west Austin, according to CBS Austin. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the scene in the 7200 block of Southwest Parkway shortly after 7:45 a.m. It was unclear what led up to the crash, but
Read MoreCrash Alert: Motorcyclist killed in wreck with vehicle near RM 620 near Lakeway
TRAVIS COUNTY, TX — One person died Monday evening after a motorcycle accident involving another vehicle in northeast Lakeway, reports CBS Austin. The collision occurred in the 15000 block of Debba Drive, just east of Ranch to Market Road 620, at around 2:00 p.m. It was unclear what led up to the crash, but Austin-Travis
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian fatally hit by driver on S Congress Ave in south Austin
AUSTIN, TX — A 64-year-old man died Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle in south Austin’s South Congress neighborhood, according to CBS Austin. The incident occurred in the 5900 block of South Congress Avenue at the Little Texas intersection shortly before 8:00 p.m. Details are limited, but authorities said the driver was heading
Read MoreCrash Alert UPDATE: Teen driver dies after head-on collision in south Austin
AUSTIN, TX — A 14-year-old boy died last Sunday after a two-vehicle collision in south Austin’s Franklin Park area, according to KVUE. Austin Police Department said the crash happened in the 5500 block of Nuckols Crossing on November 7 at around 7:06 a.m. A preliminary investigation found the teen was behind the wheel of a
Read MoreFAQ: What should I do if I think I am a victim of consumer fraud?
If you believe that you may have been scammed, you should immediately reach out to the local branch of the state consumer protection agency. Depending on the type of scam, you may even want to alert federal authorities. It will be up to a prosecutor to determine whether or not to file charges. Even if
Read MoreCrash Alert: Motorcyclist dies after crash with car on S Congress Ave in central Austin
AUSTIN, TX — A 24-year-old man died last Friday evening after a motorcycle accident in central Austin’s Bouldin Creek area, according to City of Austin. The crash happened in the 1100 block of South Congress Avenue on November 5 shortly before 7:32 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicates the man was riding a motorcycle northbound on
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian killed in multi-car collision on E US-290 in NE Austin
AUSTIN, TX — One person died Wednesday night after being hit by multiple cars on East U.S. Highway 290 in northeast Austin’s Coronado Hills, reports CBS Austin. Authorities said the fatal incident occurred on the westbound lanes of the highway near Creekside Drive shortly before 7:39 p.m. Few details have been provided, but Austin-Travis County
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