Austin – Man Struck by a Car on I-35
Posted on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 at 3:24 am
A man was pronounced dead after getting hit by a vehicle on Interstate 35, Sunday morning.
At around 10:30 a.m., Austin-Travis County responding officers were requested at the 4500 block of I-35 North following a collision involving a pedestrian and a car. According to initial reports, a male pedestrian was attempting to cross the highway when he was struck by a passing vehicle. He was rushed to Dell Seton Medical Center where he later succumbed to the injuries he sustained from the force of the impact. Authorities only identified him as a man in his 40s.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. It was not determined if he was hurt by the incident.
No other injuries were reported.
An investigation is still in progress.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Austin Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
