Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle off of Brandt Road and East Slaughter Lane in Austin
Person Seriously Injured in Austin Pedestrian Accident off of Brandt Road and East Slaughter Lane
Austin, Texas (August 24, 2022) – A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle late Tuesday night in Southeast Austin, according to authorities.
The pedestrian crash happened at around 10:49 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, at the ramp from Brandt Road onto East Slaughter Lane.
Authorities said a vehicle hit the pedestrian off of Brandt Road and East Slaughter Lane.
The pedestrian was taken to South Austin Medical Center with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. The name of the patient and their condition were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
Common Causes of Automobile Accidents
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