News: Driver fatally strikes cyclist in South Austin

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX – A bicyclist succumbed to fatal wounds when they were struck by a driver of an unspecified vehicle in the South Congress area Wednesday. 

Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services and the Austin Fire Department were summoned to the 5500th block of South Congress Avenue, arriving before 12:45 a.m. 

Vehicle vs Cyclist Incident at 5500 S Congress Ave (x-st Stassney, 00:35). #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo are on scene of a collision reportedly between a vehicle and a cyclist with one patient involved. Expect #ATXTraffic delays in the area, more information to follow. pic.twitter.com/V9s18dTQr7

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 4, 2024

Upon arrival, first responders shut down the area and advised drivers to seek alternative routes. 

At this time, officials have not issued a formal statement regarding the specifics behind Thursday’s wreck nor released the victim’s name. 

Our newsroom will continue to watch for new developments and provide updates as they become known. 

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