News: Driver fatally strikes pedestrian in West Lake Hills 

TRAVIS COUNTY, TX – A pedestrian succumbed to fatal injuries after they were struck by a vehicle carrying heavy equipment in the West Lake Hills area Wednesday. 

Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services said this collision occurred in the 3000 block of Westlake Drive, revealing they arrived at the scene after 12 p.m. Upon arriving, they conducted CPR on the pedestrian. However, despite their best efforts, the pedestrian died at the scene. 

Vehicle-pedestrian collision with CPR in progress ~3000blk Westlake Dr (11:44 x-street Trailview Mesa) Reported incident involving “heavy equipment” with CPR in progress on an adult patient. #ATCEMSMedics, @WestlakeFD, & @AustinFireInfo on-scene. Avoid the area. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/RL49ZR7yOd

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) April 24, 2024

At this time, authorities did not say if the driver will be cited or charged and have not disclosed the pedestrian’s name. 

Updates will be posted as our newsroom comes to learn more. 

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