3 Transported in Sedan vs Truck Crash on E Oltorf Street [Austin, TX]

Austin, TX (May 26, 2024) – Three people have been hospitalized following a traffic crash on E Oltorf Street Saturday night.

Emergency units responded before 9:30 p.m. to the sedan vs truck collision at the 400 block of East Oltorf Street near the intersection with South Congress Avenue.

APD officers said the sedan was trapped under a transport truck and at least three people were extricated from the vehicles.

Moreover, five patients were involved in the collision and three of them were taken to area hospitals. One was taken to Dell Seton with life-threatening injuries. Two were transported to St. David’s South Medical Center with serious injuries.

Statistics show that faulty lights cause a significant number of traffic accidents. In fact, according to a recent study, approximately 20% of accidents at night can be attributed to non-functioning or dim headlights. Therefore, regularly inspecting and maintaining your vehicle’s headlights and turn signals is crucial for accident prevention.

Stay focused while on the road. Remove all distractions that could cause accidents, such as mobile phone use and unrestrained toddlers.

Other strategies for staying focused while driving include avoiding multitasking, such as eating or applying makeup, and keeping a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you. It’s also important to stay alert and well-rested, as fatigue can impair your ability to concentrate on the road.

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Who To Speak With Following the Crash on E Oltorf Street?

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