At Least One Killed in Austin Amazon Truck Crash on Ben White Boulevard

Austin, Texas (February 2, 2021) – At least one person was killed early Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash in southeast Austin, according to police.

The fatal crash happened just after 2:00 a.m., February 1, in the 7200 block of westbound Ben White Boulevard.

Police said an Amazon delivery truck was parked on the side of the road when it was hit by a car that was traveling at a high rate of speed.

The car went under the truck. Both vehicles caught fire.

The car driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released.

The crash closed Ben White Boulevard near Riverside Drive.

The authorities 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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