On Thursday afternoon, one person was killed after crashing their car into a pole on the South U.S. 183 service road near Old Lockhart Road.
Austin-Travis County EMS got the reports of the single-vehicle accident at about 12:40 p.m. According to the initial information, a car went through a fence and struck a pole. Reports showed that the driver was unconscious and possibly suffering from cardiac arrest.
Authorities confirmed at approximately 12:45 p.m. that the driver was experiencing cardiac arrest. On arrival, responders start extrication process to prepare for life-saving efforts. Star Flight also actively responded to the crash scene.
Shortly before 1 p.m., the driver had been removed from the car and CPR was in progress. At 1:10 p.m., emergency crews declared the driver dead even after extensive live-saving resuscitative efforts. The identity of the deceased remains undisclosed at this time.
An investigation is underway.
August 6, 2021
Source: KVUE
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