Austin, TX (March 1, 2023) – On Tuesday evening, February 28, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car in the Austin area.
The deadly accident was reported at the 9500 block of Lamar Boulevard near Rutland Drive at around 8:20 p.m. Emergency responders were rushed to the scene. The victim sustained fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and plan for delays.
The identity of the deceased party has not been released at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Crashes in Texas
In Texas, pedestrian fatalities are on the rise and currently make up one in every five automobile fatalities. In our state in 2021, there were 5,366 pedestrian-related crashes that resulted in 841 fatalities, a 15% increase in pedestrian fatalities from the year before. A total of 1,470 more people suffered serious injuries in pedestrian crashes in Texas that year.
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