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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…
Rate of traffic deaths rises during pandemic
Rate of traffic deaths rises during pandemic
Safety
The rate of traffic deaths jumped in the first half of 2020, and safety experts blame drivers who sped up on roads left open when the COVID…
Recent crash fatalities in Austin
Recent crash fatalities in Austin
Accidents
SOUTHEAST AUSTIN One person was killed early Monday in a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a vehicle in Southeast Austin, Austin-Travis…
Accidents Around Austin
Accidents Around Austin
Police ID pedestrian struck, killed by car in Northeast Austin A man who was killed after a car hit him last week in Northeast Austin was…
Austin traffic deaths hit five-year high
Austin traffic deaths hit five-year high
A pedestrian killed on Texas 71 earlier this month became the 89th person killed in Austin traffic this year, exceeding the 2019 total. Just…
Police ID woman who died after rollover crash in South Austin
Police ID woman who died after rollover crash in South Austin
Accidents
Austin police on Thursday identified a woman who died after a crash in South Austin last month. Police said 58-year-old Linda Cadena died in…
Accidents in Austin
Accidents in Austin
Accidents
1 dead, 4 injured after vehicle crashes into construction zone in North Austin One person is dead and four others were injured Wednesday…
Travis County deputy killed in collision in Milam County
Travis County deputy killed in collision in Milam County
Accidents
Travis County senior Deputy Robert “Drew” Small died late Friday night when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle in Milam County…
Airborne truck crashes into apartment in Austin
Airborne truck crashes into apartment in Austin
Accidents
Austin fire officials say a person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after the truck they were riding in drove off the road…
GM to recall 7 Million vehicles to replace air bags
GM to recall 7 Million vehicles to replace air bags
Defective Products
General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators…
