Austin, TX (July 18, 2025) – A serious motorcycle crash in west Austin Friday afternoon left one rider with critical injuries and prompted a significant emergency response near a busy roadway.

According to reports, the crash occurred around 3:56 p.m. on July 18 at the intersection of Red Bud Trail and Lake Austin Boulevard. Austin-Travis County EMS medics arrived on scene and transported the adult motorcyclist to a local hospital in critical condition.

The Austin Fire Department also responded, assisting EMS with the scene and managing traffic concerns. Authorities have not released further details about the cause of the crash or whether other vehicles were involved.

Significant traffic delays and road closures were reported in the area following the incident, and drivers were urged to avoid the intersection and seek alternate routes.

The crash remains under investigation by local law enforcement.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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