Person extricated from vehicle after crashing into tree in SW Austin

An adult is in the hospital with potentially serious injuries after crashing their vehicle into a tree in Southwest Austin, says ATCEMS.

Austin toll road rates increase on Jan. 1

The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority implemented the toll hikes on Jan. 1.

Motorcycle crash leaves 1 critically injured in Webberville

Medics performed CPR on one adult who was then transported by STAR Flight to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries.

8 people involved in two-vehicle crash near Lady Bird Lake

Four adults were transported to area hospitals, one with critical life-threatening injuries, one with potentially serious injuries and two with minor, non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities ramp up efforts to keep drunk drivers off the roads

The Texas Department of Transportation says 23 percent of crashes in the state last holiday season involved drunk driving.

CTRMA toll rates increase by 8 percent Jan. 1

The rate increases will impact drivers who use US 183, US 290, SH 71, SH 45, and MoPac express toll lanes.

ATCEMS warns against distracted driving citing alarming statistics

Austin-Travis County EMS says distracted driving has become a leading cause of vehicle crashes in the U.S., and much of that distraction is caused by texting while driving.

Family of off-duty officer killed in wreck sues alleged drunk driver, Austin bar

The wife, children, and parents of an off-duty officer killed in a wreck in North Austin announce a wrongful death lawsuit against an alleged drunk driver and bar in The Domain.

18-wheeler on its side blocking traffic in Northeast Austin

All eastbound lanes of Parmer Lane are shut down near the Samsung plant in East Austin due to an 18-wheeler on its side.

Blizzard blamed for deadly 50-vehicle pileup along Ohio interstate

At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.

Driver leads police on high-speed chase on 101 Freeway in Hollywood

A driver led officers with the Los Angeles Police Department on a dangerous high-speed chase in Hollywood Thursday afternoon. 

8 people killed in crashes around Austin area this past weekend

Overall, 2022 has been a near-record year for traffic fatalities. In Austin, there have been 110 deadly crashes and 116 fatalities, essentially tied with 2021.

One dead in wreck on Cesar Chavez

One person is dead after a single-vehicle wreck near Downtown Austin just before 11 p.m. on Dec. 15.

Pedestrian killed in South Austin hit-and-run

Austin police say a pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle in South Austin.