News: 1 critically hurt in auto-semi collision near Decker Lake 

TRAVIS COUNTY, TX – One person suffered critical, life-threatening wounds after a vehicle and a semi-truck collided southwest of Decker Lake Friday. 

This crash happened before 6:15 p.m. in the 7000th block of South State Highway 130, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services revealed. 

FINAL Major Collision at 7000-BLK S SH 130 SB (18:10). #ATCEMS, @STAR_Flight_TC & @TC_Fire_Rescue responded to a reported 2 vehicle collision involving a semi-truck, with one patient involved who was unconscious. #ATCEMSMedics declared an adult patient a trauma alert. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/OOE5QGMbWK

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 8, 2024

Travis County Fire Rescue and STAR Flight also arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, medical helicopter personnel issued the occupant a trauma alert before flying them to Dell Seton Medical Center. 

Officials have not disclosed the exact events leading up to this collision or indicated whether anyone would be cited or charged for their involvement. 

Additional details will be provided as our newsroom uncovers more information. 

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