News: One killed in car-pedestrian crash in North Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian was left dead after getting hit by a car on the 9500 block of North Lamar Boulevard Tuesday.
First responders arrived at the scene before 8:30 p.m., as shown in a tweet from ATCEMS.
FINAL #ATXTrafficFatality 9500blk N LAMAR BLVD. (20:20 x-street Rutland) A deceased on scene pronouncement has been obtained at an auto-pedestrian collision. Expect #ATXTraffic closures. Avoid the are. No further information available. pic.twitter.com/vPqqRmt9T0
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 1, 2023
Officials have not confirmed the pedestrian’s name, age, gender, and identity, who had the right of way, and if charges will be pending for the driver.
Details are preliminary and additional information will be posted when it becomes available.
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