Scooter operator critically injured after being hit by car on Congress Ave.

AUSTIN, TX – A scooter rider was severely injured after being struck by a driver on Congress Avenue yesterday afternoon, according to the Austin-Travis County EMS.

FINAL Vehicle vs scooter collision S Congress Ave / W Riverside Dr (14:07) #ATCEMSMedics have transported an adult patient with critical life threatening injuries, CPR in progress, to Dell Seton. Expect possible closures for investigation. EMS no longer on scene. No further info.

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) April 9, 2021

The accident happened near the intersection of S Congress Avenue and W Riverside Drive at 2:07 p.m.

An adult victim was taken to Dell Seton Hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. Medics were attempting CPR on the victim as of 2:26 p.m.

The victim’s identity and current condition were not immediately available.

Authorities asked drivers to avoid the area, as road closures were likely as investigators worked the crash.

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