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Austin’s traffic death toll at 5 after person hit
Austin’s traffic death toll at 5 after person hit
Accidents
Early Sunday, a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in North Austin, authorities said. Austin-Travis County EMS medics…
US Road Deaths Rise 18%
Safety, Government
The number of U.S. traffic deaths in the first six months of 2021 his 20,160, the highest first-half total since 2006 - a sign of increased…
2021 could be record year in traffic deaths
2021 could be record year in traffic deaths
Accidents
Two people killed in a crash early Thursday and a pedestrian who died this week after a hit-and-run in South Austin bring the number of…
Federal government open investigation into Tesla Autopilot system
Federal government open investigation into Tesla Autopilot system
Safety, Defective Products
The U.S. government has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system after a series of collisions with…
5 Reasons To Attend Physical Therapy After a Car Accident
5 Reasons To Attend Physical Therapy After a Car Accident
Medicine
According to the National Safety Council, there were nearly 4.8 million car accidents resulting in injury in the United States in 2020 (…
Funeral, procession for police officer killed in on-duty crash today
Funeral, procession for police officer killed in on-duty crash today
Accidents
A public visitation and funeral for Austin police officer Lewis “Andy” Traylor, who died last weekend from injuries sustained in an on-duty…
Austin officer dies of injuries from crash
Austin officer dies of injuries from crash
Accidents
Austin police and first responders from across Texas are mourning the loss of Lewis “Andy” Traylor, an officer who died Saturday of injuries…
First lawsuit filed in deadly chemical leak
First lawsuit filed in deadly chemical leak
Defective Products
The first lawsuit filed in this week's deadly chemical leak at the LyondellBasell La Porte plant alleges the company showed 'gross…
Motorcycle helmets save lives
Motorcycle helmets save lives
Safety
In 1966, Congress passed the first federal motor-vehicle safety bill, requiring that all new cars come with seatbelts — and that any state…
Police ID pedestrian who died after being struck by car in North Austin
Police ID pedestrian who died after being struck by car in North Austin
Accidents
Austin police have identified the woman who was was struck by a car and died in Northeast Austin. Police on Wednesday said Cynthia Leonard…
Americans drove less in 2020, but more died in crashes
Americans drove less in 2020, but more died in crashes
Safety, Accidents
Pandemic lockdowns and stay-at-home orders kept many drivers off U.S. roads and highways last year. But those who did venture out found open…
Recent Crashes in Austin
Recent Crashes in Austin
Accidents
North Austin A pedestrian was hospitalized Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in North Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS medics…
