News: 1 killed, 1 hospitalized after auto-semi wreck near Decker Lake 

AUSTIN, TX – One person’s life was claimed, and another was sent to an area hospital following a crash between a semi-truck and vehicle near Decker Lake Sunday. 

Austin Travis County Emergency Services said this crash happened before 10:30 a.m. on the 11000 block of FM 969 Road. 

#TravisCoTrafficFatality Vehicle Rescue at 11000 Fm 969 Rd (10:20). #ATCEMS & @austinfireinfo are on scene of a collision involving a semi-truck vs vehicle w/ 2 patients involved. #ATCEMSMedics obtained a deceased on scene pronouncement for an adult patient. More info to follow. pic.twitter.com/3Xso4z82Ga

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) December 10, 2023

The occupant who passed away was declared dead at the scene, while the other occupant was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center for treatment of potentially serious injuries. 

The Austin Fire Department was also called to the scene. At this time, officials have not disclosed the events leading up to this crash or released the name, gender, and identity of the person who succumbed to fatal wounds. 

Additional information will be added to this news blog as details become publicly available. 

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