Three Injured in Austin 3-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35 Frontage Road at St. Johns Avenue

Austin, Texas (September 4, 2020) – Three people were injured in a wrong-way crash early Friday morning in Austin, according to officials.

The crash was reported around 12:50 a.m. on the southbound frontage road of Interstate 35 and St. Johns Avenue.

Officials said a vehicle was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of the frontage road when it crashed into another vehicle. A third vehicle then crashed into one of the other two vehicles that were involved in the first collision.

The wrong-way driver was suspected to have been intoxicated.

Three adults were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center. One of the victims had serious injuries, and the two others had non-life-threatening injuries.

The police are investigating the crash.

We hope the injured victims recover quickly.

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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