Man Killed in South Austin Pedestrian Accident on Banister Lane

Austin, Texas (October 8, 2019) – A man was hit and killed by a train Monday night in South Austin, a local news source reported.

The accident took place around 11:30 p.m. October 7, on Banister Lane near Garden Villa Lane and West Ben White Boulevard.

Officials said the man was hit for unknown reasons by a train. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

No further details were provided.

The Austin Police Department and a Union Pacific investigator are conducting the investigation.