News: Motorcyclist critically hurt in crash with semi in North Austin 

NORTH AUSTIN, TX – A motorcyclist was left in critical condition following a collision between a motorcycle and a semi-truck near West Yager Lane Tuesday. 

Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services said they arrived at the 12300th block of southbound North IH 35, the scene, at approximately 2:08 p.m. 

Motorcycle vs Semi-truck Collision at 12300 N IH 35 SB (x-st Yager Ln, 14:08). #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo are on scene, #ATCEMSMedics reporting one patient involved who has been declared a trauma alert. Expect #ATXTraffic delays in the area & use alternate routes. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/tteXqRGUzw

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) July 9, 2024

The Austin Fire Department was also summoned to the scene. 

After arriving, paramedics issued the victim a trauma alert and then took them to Dell Seton Medical Center. 

First responders have not specified the events that led to this crash or said if anyone would be cited or charged. 

Should more information become available, then our newsroom will return with updates. 

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