News: Person hospitalized after car hits scooter in downtown Austin

AUSTIN, TX – One person was taken to the hospital following an early-morning scooter accident downtown, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.

The crash happened near the intersection of Congress Avenue and W 6th Street at 1:41 a.m., when a car and a scooter collided.

An adult victim was declared a trauma alert, then taken to Dell Seton Medical Center for treatment of severe injuries that were not expected to be life-threatening.

The cause of the crash was not immediately available.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a collision, contact an Austin car accident lawyer to see what your options are. You may be eligible for compensation, depending on your situation. Contact the Loewy Law Firm at 512-280-0800 for your free consultation.