News: 2 adults, child hospitalized after 2-auto wreck in South Austin 

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX – Two adults and one child were transported to area hospitals following a two-vehicle crash at Menchaca Road and Boyds Way Friday. 

Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services, the Austin Fire Department, and the Manchaca Fire Department arrived at the scene at the Menchaca Road and Boyds Way intersection after 10:30 a.m. 

Collision with Ejection at Menchaca Rd / Boyds Way (10:33). #ATCEMS, @AustinFireInfo & @ManchacaFire are on scene of a 2 vehicle collision w/ 3 patients involved- 1 adult & 2 children- 1 child was ejected from their vehicle & has been declared a trauma alert. More info to follow. pic.twitter.com/3HkRe7ZYdL

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 2, 2024

After the two vehicles — a red and white car — collided, the white car eventually came to rest in a wooded area, and its tires and at least one door were removed, while the red’s front bumper was completely torn off. 

First responders said the impact of this wreck caused the child to be ejected from the vehicle and sustain critical, life-threatening wounds as a result. 

The minor, along with one other adult (who was suffered “potentially serious injuries”) were both issued trauma alerts and taken to Dell Children’s Medical Center, while the other adult was sent to St. David’s South Austin for minor wounds. 

Officials started an investigation and have not released other information at this time. 

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