Person killed in late-night pedestrian vs. car crash on I-35
AUSTIN, TX – One person was killed in a late-night crash involving a pedestrian on I-35 on Saturday night, according to information from Austin-Travis County EMS.
FINAL #ATXTrafficFatality 12400 N IH 35 NB (23:50) #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a Deceased On Scene pronouncement of patient as a result of a vehicle vs pedestrian collision. Expect #ATXTraffic closures & delays for investigation. Avoid the area if possible. No further info avail.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) November 21, 2021
The collision happened in the 12400 block of N I-35 northbound at around 11:50 p.m., after a pedestrian was struck by a driver.
One person, who was not immediately identified, was pronounced dead after the crash.
Drivers were told to expect traffic delays in the area and to avoid the scene if possible.
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