News: Driver pronounced dead after colliding with tree on South Congress Avenue in Austin

AUSTIN, TX – A driver was left dead in a single-vehicle crash on the 8800 block of South Congress Ave. 

The collision occurred before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, according to AFD Incidents. 

Vehicle Rescue with CPR in progress ~8800blk S Congress (01:28 X-street Slaughter) Single vehicle vs tree with 1 patient now accessed & CPR is in progress. Avoid the area & expect #ATXTraffic delays/closures in the area. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/s5q9tDiwdR

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) November 27, 2022

The driver, for reasons unknown, lost control of their vehicle and collided with a tree. They succumbed to injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. 

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