News: Vehicle strikes, kills pedestrian near Butler Metro Park 

AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian was killed last Friday when they were hit by a vehicle near Butler Metro Park, just south of downtown Austin.

According to ATCEMS, the collision occurred before 3:45 a.m. near the intersection of Riverside Drive and South Congress Ave. 

#ATXTrafficFatality FINAL Auto-pedestrian Collision at 110 E. Riverside (03:40). #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a deceased on scene pronouncement for an adult patient from this incident. No other patients involved, no other information available.

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 11, 2023

The victim, whose identity is not mentioned in the report, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have also not indicated if the driver will face charges. 

Our team will update this blog with the latest information as it is made available to the public. 

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