Traffic & Transit
1 Dead, 4 Injured In Crash On FM 620 Near Lake Travis
The incident occurred along the 5200 block of North FM 620 Road on Wednesday evening, with Lake Travis firefighters helping with rescues.
NORTH AUSTIN, TX — A person was killed in a major collision near Lake Travis that left others seriously injured on Wednesday evening, emergency officials said.
The incident occurred along the 5200 block of North FM 620 Road, just east of the Quinlan Park Road intersection, at around 8:15 p.m. Austin-Travis County EMS medics said one adult was killed in the crash, and four others were rushed to area hospitals. Medics were assisted by Lake Travis firefighters in the rescue efforts.
Aside from the crash victim pronounced dead at the scene, medics said three were transported to St. David's Round Rock Medical Center with injuries deemed serious to potentially serious. A fifth crash victim was transported to Baylor Scott & White Lakeway Hospital with minor injuries, according to medics.
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UPDATE 3 Vehicle Rescue at 5200-blk N Fm 620 Rd: #ATCEMSMedics now reporting 5 total patients, all adults. 1 Deceased on Scene, 3 Trauma Alerts, being transported to St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, 2 w/serious injuries, 1 w/potentially serious injuries. More to follow...
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) July 23, 2020
FINAL Vehicle Rescue at 5200-blk N Fm 620 Rd: The 5th patient is being transported to Baylor Scott & White Lakeway Hospital with minor injuries. Expect extended delays in the area as investigators work the scene, avoid if possible. No other information available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) July 23, 2020
Motorists were urged to avoid the area to accommodate emergency workers and road cleanup. The cause of the crash is unclear.
UPDATE 3 Vehicle Rescue at 5200-blk N Fm 620 Rd: #ATCEMSMedics now reporting 5 total patients, all adults. 1 Deceased on Scene, 3 Trauma Alerts, being transported to St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, 2 w/serious injuries, 1 w/potentially serious injuries. More to follow...
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) July 23, 2020
Patch will update when more details are known.
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#LTFirefighters on scene with @ATCEMS N FM 620 just north of Quinlan Park road of a major collision/vehicle rescue with multiple patients. First arriving crews reporting at least 2 rescues in progress. Avoid area and expect travel delays. #atxtraffic pic.twitter.com/wXHYXUxvoV
— Lake Travis FF (@LTfirefighters) July 23, 2020
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