1 Killed in North Austin Two-Vehicle Crash on Mearns Meadow Boulevard and Rutland Drive

Austin, Texas (February 10, 2020) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Monday morning at a North Austin intersection, according to the police.

The fatal crash occurred at about 1:30 a.m. in the area of Mearns Meadow Boulevard and Rutland Drive.

Police said a vehicle was heading westbound on Rutland Drive when it ran a stop sign and broadsided another vehicle that was heading northbound on Mearns Meadow Boulevard.

Both vehicles came to a stop in the grass near the roadway.

The driver whose vehicle was broadsided was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver who ran the red light was detained at the scene.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person killed.

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.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.