AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Travis County EMS said a pedestrian died on Tuesday night after being hit by a vehicle.
First responders arrived at the scene, in the 5900 block of S. Congress Ave., just after 8 p.m. EMS performed CPR, but the adult victim was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
Preliminary investigation shows a red Lexus was traveling southbound in the right lane when it struck the pedestrian. The driver stayed on scene and is cooperating in the investigation.
This is Austin's 99th fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 107 fatalities for the year.
No other information is available at this time. Call the APD at 512-974-8111 to submit a tip.
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