Crash 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 MoreATCEMS rescue victim pinned after collision in NE Austin’s Windsor Hills
AUSTIN, TX — One person was seriously injured Friday night in a vehicle accident in northeast Austin’s Windsor Hills neighborhood, according to CBS Austin. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the scene between the 10703-10817 blocks of Dessau Road shortly after 7:00 p.m. Few details have been reported, but one occupant was found pinned inside 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
Read MoreCrash Alert: One seriously hurt in crash on Mopac Expy near north Austin
AUSTIN, TX — One person was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a wreck on Mopac Expressway near north Austin’s Highland Park West area, according to KXAN. Austin-Travis County EMS crews responded to the scene in the 4700 block of the southbound expressway shortly after noon. Multiple assets responding to & on scene of a vehicle rescue
Read MoreCrash Alert: One killed, two injured in collision near SE Austin’s Franklin Park
AUSTIN, TX — One person died Sunday morning after a two-vehicle crash that injured two others in southeast Austin’s Franklin Park area, reports KXAN. Austin Fire crews responded to the scene in the 5500 block of Nuckols Crossing Road shortly after 7:00 a.m. Few details have been made reported at this time, but firefighters had
Read MoreCrash Alert: Driver dies after crashing into tree in east Austin
AUSTIN, TX — A man died Sunday evening after crashing his vehicle into a tree in east Austin, according to KXAN. Austin police and Austin-Travis County EMS crews responded to the scene at 1102 Tillery Street, east of North Pleasant Valley Road, shortly before 4:45 p.m. Despite life-saving measures by medics, the man died from
Read MoreFAQ: When can I sue for deceptive pricing?
Companies can be held liable if they deceive customers about the pricing of their products and services. If a business misleads a customer into believing that a product is free, but then charges for that product, they could be held liable. They could also be held liable for hidden fees and surcharges that the consumer
Read MoreCrash Alert: 18-wheeler collides with poles, leaving thousands without power in East Austin
AUSTIN, TX — An 18-wheeler crashed into multiple power poles Friday afternoon, impacting about 3,600 Austin Energy customers in East Austin, according to FOX 7 Austin. The accident happened at the intersection of Bedford Street and Webberville Road, near Austin Community College Eastview Campus. It was first reported by Austin Fire Department shortly after noon.
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