Five Injured in Travis County Multi-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 183 near Maha Loop Road

Travis County, Texas (December 16, 2021) – Five people were injured Thursday morning in a three-vehicle crash in southern Travis County, according to officials.

The crash occurred around 7:05 a.m., on U.S. Highway 183, near Maha Loop Road.

Officials said three vehicles were involved in the crash.

A teenager was airlifted to Dell Seton Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Two adults were taken to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center by ambulance. One of them had life-threatening injuries, and the other had serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Two children were taken to Dell Children’s Hospital with minor injuries.

The crash closed a portion of U.S. Highway 183.

An investigation is underway.

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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