- The chief medical officer of the Austin Medical Center said that a car crashed into the emergency room on Tuesday night, leaving one person dead and at least five others injured.
- According to Austin Fire Department spokesperson Thayer Smith, one passenger in the automobile was saved from the collision, which happened around 5:30 p.m., and given CPR; however, the person passed away at the scene. According to Peter DeYoung, Chief Medical Officer of the hospital, the driver was the one who passed away.
- Four victims were transported to other hospitals, including an adult and a child who were in critical condition. Capt. Christa Stedman of the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services said the child in critical condition had life-threatening injuries while the adult’s injuries were potentially life threatening.
- At least 11 persons were hurt in the collision, according to a Facebook post made earlier on Tuesday night by Austin-Travis County EMS personnel.
- “There is no threat to the general public,” Austin police said on social media after the crash. “Based off preliminary information and details gathered at this time, this incident does not appear to be an intentional act.”
