Austin, TX (June 9, 2025) — A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle late Saturday night on Interstate 35. The incident took place around 9:40 p.m. on June 7, between 51st Street and U.S. Highway 290 in Austin.
According to reports, two vehicles pulled over following the collision, though it remains unclear if one or both were directly involved in striking the pedestrian. Emergency crews responded quickly, transporting the injured individual to a nearby hospital, where they remain in critical condition.
As a result of the crash, southbound lanes of Interstate 35 between 51st Street and Highway 290 were shut down for several hours while authorities investigated. No further details have been released as the investigation continues.
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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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