News: 1 killed, 1 hospitalized after pin-in crash

AUSTIN, TX – Paramedics transported one person to a Travis County hospital and declared one dead following a pin-in collision Friday. 

Austin Travis County Emergency Services were summoned to the 6400 block of North Capital of Texas Highway, arriving at the scene after 9:30 p.m. Firefighters had to extricate the two pinned occupants. Paramedics had to conduct CPR on one person. However, despite their best efforts, the occupant died from their injuries at the scene. 

Vehicle Rescue 6400blk N capital of TX Hwy (21:35 x-street Champion Grandview Wy) reported 2-vehicle collision with pinin & CPR in progress. #MoveOverSlowDown or avoid if possible. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/7IVdD9HTui

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 23, 2024

The second passenger, who was issued a trauma alert, is recovering from serious injuries at St. David’s South Medical Center. 

Travis County authorities have not released an official statement regarding the events leading up to this event or disclosed the identity of the deceased person. 

Additional information will be added as more information surfaces. 

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