News: Driver fatally hits pedestrian in Castlewood Forest 

AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian died after they were struck by a vehicle on the 9300 block of Menchaca Road in the Castlewood Forest neighborhood Friday. 

Austin Travis County Emergency Services were summoned to the scene before 10:30 p.m. and declared the pedestrian dead at the scene. They have not revealed the pedestrian’s name, age, gender, and identity, nor reveal who had the right of way. 

Auto-pedestrian collision ~9300blk Menchaca (22:23 x-st Sedgemoor) Adult patient unconscious & possible fatality. First responders responding & arriving on-scene. Avoid the area, select an alternate route, expect #ATXTraffic delays/closures. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/Ijabrq4rKt

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 28, 2023

Officials have not reported any pending charges at this time. Our newsroom will provide updates as they become available. 

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