News: 1 goes into cardiac arrest as car hits pole in Riverside 

AUSTIN, TX – One person went into cardiac arrest and was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center after their car collided with a power pole in the Riverside district Tuesday. 

Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services said this crash happened at East Riverside Drive and Willow Creek Drive and indicated they arrived at the scene before 5 p.m. 

Vehicle-pole collision with CPR in progress Riverside/Willow Creek (16:58) #ATCEMSMedics just arriving on-scene of a reported collision with CPR in progress. Expect #ATXTraffic delays/closures. Avoid the area or #MoveOverSlowDown. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/XTgti5rwmN

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) June 25, 2024

Upon arriving, paramedics conducted CPR on the individual as they went into cardiac arrest. 

First responders did not describe the current physical condition of the occupant but said the cardiac arrest resulted from a medical episode and did not say the nature was traumatic. 

Additional details will be posted as our newsroom learns more. 

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