News: One dead after car-pedestrian crash on Austin's North Interstate Highway 35
AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian’s life was claimed after getting struck by a vehicle on the 6700 block of North Interstate Highway 35 Sunday.
Austin first responders were called to the area around 4:30 a.m., according to a tweet from ATCEMS.
Auto-ped w/possible fatality 6700 N Ih 35 Nb (4:33) #ATCEMSMedics, @Austin_Police & @AustinFireInfo are responding to reports of an auto-ped. Avoid the area if possible. Select alternate routes. Expect #ATXTraffic delays/closures. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/sgdUZun9X5
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 30, 2022
The pedestrian subsequently gave in to their injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials have not revealed if the driver will face charges. No further information is available.
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