Austin – Man Struck by A Car on MoPac Boulevard Service Road

Austin law enforcement officials have yet to identify the man who got hit by a vehicle on MoPac Boulevard service road, Friday afternoon.

At around 4:20 p.m., local officials received an alert reporting a collision on the southbound MoPac Boulevard service road near Bee Cave Road. According to the report, a man was on his scooter when an unidentified vehicle struck him. The impact of the collision left the victim with non-life threatening injuries. He was immediately taken to an area hospital for further medical attention.

Authorities did not confirm whether or not the driver of the said vehicle stayed at the scene.

No other injuries were reported.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or has details surrounding the collision is encouraged to get in contact with APD.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victims. We are hoping and praying for his fast recovery.

Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.

Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.