Pedestrian fatally struck by car near Ben White Blvd

AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Ben White Boulevard this evening, according to the Austin-Travis County EMS.

Multiple #ATCEMS, @AustinFireInfo & @Austin_Police assets responding to a reported Auto v Pedestrian incident at 1800-1900 blk of W Ben White Blvd Svrd WB: Initial reports of CPR in progress on 1 patient. Expect heavy #ATXTraffic delays & road cloasures in the area More to Follow

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) February 8, 2021

The accident occurred in the 1800 block of the W Ben White Blvd service road at about 6:40 p.m., when an adult pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, died at the scene despite resuscitative efforts.

The driver was not reported as injured.

Authorities advised travelers to avoid the area, as heavy traffic delays were present due to road closures near the scene.

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