News: 1 killed in car-pedestrian crash near Lake Walter E Long
AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian’s life was claimed after getting struck by a vehicle along Lake Walter E Long Saturday.
ATCEMS responded to the scene – the 7900 block of Decker Lane – before 10 p.m. The pedestrian succumbed to his or her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Vehicle-pedestrian collision 7900blk Decker Ln (21:48 x-street City Top) Crews arriving reporting CPR in progress. Expect #ATXtraffic delays/closures in the area. Avoid if possible. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/2qDJZqtcsH
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 19, 2023
It is unclear if the driver will be facing charges.
Our newsroom will monitor for updates and issue more information as it becomes available.
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