Two Injured in Austin Two-Vehicle Crash on Parmer Lane at Dallas Drive

Austin, Texas (August 13, 2021) – Two people, including an Austin police officer, were injured early Friday morning in a wrong-way crash in northwest Austin, according to the police.

The crash happened just before 3:00 a.m., on Parmer at Dallas Drive, north of McNeil Drive.

Police, a driver, was driving the wrong way on Parmer Lane when they crashed head-on into a patrol unit.

Both the officer in the patrol unit and the wrong-way driver, who was intoxicated, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

No other information was provided.

The police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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