A fatal accident in the I-35 southbound lane, close to the exit for Ben White Boulevard, resulted in the death of a man in Austin, Texas. The disaster occurred on October 15, 2023, at about 1:40 PM, prompting the Austin Fire Department to launch an emergency response.
Vehicle Rescue Alarm I-35 Southbound at Ben White ramp, @ATCEMS has obtained a DOS pronouncement of an adult male pinned under vehicle. 2nd patient being evaluated. Expect heavy traffic delays in area. @austinmobility @Austin_Police #ATXTraffic
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) October 15, 2023
Sadly, one of the accident’s implicated automobiles had the victim stuck under it. Despite the Austin-Travis County EMS medics’ quick action, the victim was declared dead on the spot. A second person suffered injury in the two vehicles colliding accident.
#ATXTrafficFatality FINAL Vehicle Rescue at S Ih 35 flyover to westbound Ben White (13:40). #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a Deceased on Scene pronouncement for an adult patient, following a 2 vehicle collision. Expect #ATXTraffic delays in the area, no other info available. pic.twitter.com/C1iHRWuuLF
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 15, 2023
As a result, there was an increase in local traffic, which caused delays. Local officials cautioned drivers to plan for delays and think about taking other routes to work.
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The tragedy highlights the urgent need for increased road safety and calls attention to the “Move Over/Slow Down” legislation designed to protect motorists.
Despite these precautions, the terrible incident highlights the constant risks on the road, making observing traffic laws and being careful important in avoiding similar incidents.