News: Person critically injured in late-night pedestrian crash on I-35 service rd
AUSTIN, TX – One person was severely injured during a pedestrian crash on the I-35 service road late this evening, according to information from Austin-Travis County EMS.
#ATCEMSMedics on scene N Ih 35 Svrd Sb At E 51st (22:28) Reported vehicle vs pedestrian collision. 1 adult patient has been declared a trauma alert. Treatment & packaging underway. Expect #ATXTraffic delays & #MoveOverSlowDown if in the area. more information to follow.— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) December 23, 2021
The crash happened in the 5300 block of the southbound N I-35 service road at E 51st Street at 10:28 p.m., when a driver collided with an adult pedestrian.
One person was declared a trauma alert, then was taken to Dell Seton for the treatment of critical, life-threatening injuries.
Drivers were told to expect continued traffic delays near the scene and were asked to avoid the area.
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