[12-04-2021] Travis County, TX – One Person Critically Injured in Auto-Pedestrian Crash in South Austin

One unidentified person was gravely injured following a pedestrian crash accident in south Austin on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of West William Cannon Dr. and Cooper Ln., close to South 1st Street.

According to the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, one pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was in critical condition the night the ATCEMS arrived at the scene of the accident.

The identities of the victim and the driver have yet to be disclosed. There is no information yet on whether the driver involved remained at the scene after the accident.

Local authorities are still investigating the accident.

Pedestrian Crash Accident Statistics

If a pedestrian is hurt in an accident, the consequences are likely to be serious, if not fatal.

After pedestrian accidents, head trauma such as clotting or brain bleeds, traumatic brain injuries, and various other debilitating injuries are common.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

Texas saw 5,975 pedestrian-related traffic crashes in a single year, resulting in 669 deaths, up 5% from the previous year. A total of 1317 people were injured seriously.

Despite having only 30% of the population, Texas is one of the five states responsible for 43% of all pedestrian deaths in the country. Texas had the 13th highest rate of pedestrian deaths in the country per capita, with 0.93 fatalities per 100,000 people.

Travis County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Auto-Pedestrian Crash

We know that your well-being is essential not just for your family but also for your livelihood. You have important legal rights to protect if you are injured on the road, sidewalk, or parking lot. You must take certain steps to protect your rights and pursue your injury claim.

A major traffic accident injury may prevent the victim from working, preventing them from earning a living. Although the victims should be able to recover from their injuries, making money during this time is a major source of anxiety.

Contact Arash Law Texas if you have been in a serious auto-pedestrian accident. If you sign anything before speaking with us, you risk losing some or all of the compensation you are entitled to. Arash Law Texas has a wide range of legal experts, from dog bite accident attorneys to car accident lawyers.

Our Travis County pedestrian accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas have decades of experience handling all types of injuries. We have collected over $200 million for our clients and serve them throughout Texas. To schedule your free consultation, call (888) 398-4017.