News: Driver fatally strikes pedestrian in SE Austin

SOUTHEAST AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian lost their life after they were hit by a vehicle on the 4914 block of Burleson Road Saturday. 

Austin Travis County Emergency Services responded to the crash site before 2 a.m. and confirmed the pedestrian succumbed to fatal wounds at the scene. 

#ATXTrafficFatality FINAL Auto-Pedestrian Collision at 4914 Burleson Rd (01:59). #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a deceased on scene pronouncement for an adult patient, who was reportedly struck by a vehicle. Expect#ATXTraffic delays in the area, no other info available.

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) December 2, 2023

Officials have not revealed the pedestrian’s identity at this time or disclosed the circumstances leading up to this collision. In addition, they also did not confirm any pending charges. 

Our newsroom will continue to look out for any new information with regard to this developing situation and will be sure to update this news blog accordingly. 

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