News: Pedestrian fatally hit by driver in SE Austin 

SOUTHEAST AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian’s life was claimed after getting struck by a vehicle at the East Ben White Boulevard and Montopolis Drive intersection Thursday. 

This fatal wreck occurred before 2 p.m. near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, as shown in a tweet from ATCEMS. The pedestrian’s name, age, gender, and identity have not been released at this time. 

#ATXTrafficFatality FINAL Auto-Pedestrian Incident at E. Ben White/ Montopolis (13:48). #ATCEMS & @AustinFireInfo are on scene with 1 patient reportedly struck by a vehicle. A deceased on-scene pronouncement has been obtained for an adult patient. No other information available. pic.twitter.com/AeAJZbtso6

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 7, 2023

Officials have not indicated who had the right of way at the time of the collision and have not revealed any pending charges. 

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information comes to light. 

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