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Austin

Austin is the capital of the state of Texas and the second largest state capital after Phoenix, Arizona. The Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,883,051 as of July 1, 2013. Austin is known for being a center for live music, as well as a center for government and education in Texas.

Major Roadways in Austin

  • Interstate 35 is a major north-south highway that passes through Austin. It enters the state and passes through Dallas, travels south through Austin and San Antonio, and ends at Laredo near the Mexican border.
  • U.S. Route 183 travels from Refugio, Texas to Presho, South Dakota. Austin is the largest city it passes through.
  • U.S. Route 290 is an east-west highway that travels from Harper to the northwest side of Houston.
  • Texas State Highway 71 / Ben White Boulevard runs 253 miles from Brady to Blessing, passing through Austin on the way.
  • Texas State Highway 130 / Pickle Parkway is a highway from Interstate 35 in San Antonio along Interstate 410 and Interstate 10 to east of Seguin, and then travels north as tollway from there to Interstate 35 north of Georgetown.
  • Texas State Highway 45 forms a loop around Austin, existing in two open segments. 

Other Transportation

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Grief support groups in Austin:

My Healing Place is a non-profit organization focused on grief and trauma with the mission to assist children and adults as they move from loss to a full life through therapy, support, education, training and consultation.  The Christi Center offers hope after the death of a loved one by providing support networks, community education and therapeutic activities that are free, peer-based, and ongoing. It was founded by Susan and Don Cox in 1987 after their daughter, Christi, was killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. Directory of Austin grief support organizations.

Where to find legal assistance after an Austin injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial tco get help from an Austin personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, an Austin wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what an Austin accident lawyer can do to help.

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Texas Tornado: Infant, toddler rescued from submerged truck (VIDEO)

Go to this link to watch this incredible rescue. This is really hard to watch.

First things first: apparently everyone survived, and the baby and toddler are currently stabilized and recovering in the hospital, but that will not be super helpful to your stress level while/immediately after viewing. If you are currently the mother of young children, have a drink ready or your chosen method of self-care for when the video is done, because you will need it.  

Accident reports by county

Bastrop County, TX - 22
Blanco County, TX - 2
Burnet County, TX - 19
Fayette County, TX - 1
Llano County, TX - 3
Mason County, TX - 1
Travis County, TX - 308
Williamson County, TX - 52

Most recent accident reports

Martin Arturo Bernal-Sanchez, 25, charged following injury crash on North Lamar Boulevard and West Koenig Lane in Austin, Texas

Martin Arturo Bernal-Sanchez, 25, allegedly failed to stop at as stop sign then crashed into another vehicle on North Lamar Boulevard and West Koenig Lane in Austin, Texas.
Date: 
Monday, October 20, 2014
Roadway: 
North Lamar Boulevard and West Koenig Lane
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Red Light/Stop Sign, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use

Roberto Sanchez, 54, killed in wrong-way car accident on Highway 71 in Del Valle, TX

The driver of an SUV, identified as Roberto Sanchez, has died after crashing into oncoming traffic on East Highway 71 overnight on Sunday. The accident occured around 1 a.m. near Ross Road, East of the SH-130 toll road.
Date: 
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 71
City: 
Del Valle, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Wrong-way Crash

32 year old man killed, 52 year old man injured in car accident on 71 Highway near Fall Creek Estate Road in Spicewood, TX

A 32 year old male was killed in a car accident on the 26000 block of Highway 71 near Fall Creek Estate Road in Spicewood, TX.  The car crossed the center line and hit a trailer being hauled by a pickup truck.

Date: 
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 71
City: 
Spicewood, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Car Accident

Uchi Chef Philip Speer, 37, found unconscious in a ditch and arrested for fourth DUI in Austin, Texas

Philip Speer rolled his car at near the intersection of Cameron Road and East Anderson Lane.
Date: 
Friday, October 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Cameron Road and East Anderson Lane
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Rollover, Celebrity Accidents

A woman in her 20s is injured in a scooter crash in Austin, TX

A woman in her 20s suffered potentially serious injuries after a scooter crash in downtown Austin. The woman crashed into a wall in the 200 block of Red River Street.

Date: 
Monday, October 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Red River Street
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
Moped and Motor Scooter Accidents

Four people injured after crashing into a drainage ditch in Sunset Valley, TX

Four people were injured after crashing into a drainage ditch in Sunset Valley on Monday. The vehicle crashed into a retention pond near Highway 290 and Brodie Lane, falling approximately 30 feet into the pond. The four adults were transported to

Date: 
Monday, October 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Brodie Lane
City: 
Sunset Valley, TX
Type: Car Accident

One dead, one injured in multi-vehicle crash on Highway 183 in Austin, Texas

A multiple-vehicle crash occured on Highway 183 in the 9300 block by FM 973 and Shively Lane. One person was declared dead at the scene.
Date: 
Monday, October 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 183
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

20-year-old woman dies in a rollover accident on SH 130 in Del Valle, TX

A woman in her 20s is dead after a rollover accident on SH 130 near McAngus Road in Del Valle around 3 a.m. on Sunday. The woman was ejected from the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Date: 
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Roadway: 
SH 130
City: 
Del Valle, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Ejected from Vehicle

47-year-old woman crashes car into a Starbucks and Little Caesars Pizza in Austin, Texas

A woman lost control of her car and crashed it into a Starbucks and Little Ceasars pizza at the intersection of 38th street and Guadalupe. She was the only one injured and was transported to a hospital.
Date: 
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Roadway: 
Intersection of 38th and Guadalupe
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Property Damage

Two children in critical condition, and one adult injured in crash that may have ejected children from the vehicle in Austin, TX

Both children sustained life-threatening injuries and were transported to Dell Children's Medical Center. The adult was taken to University Medical Center of Brackenridge, but did not have life-threatening injuries.
Date: 
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Roadway: 
North Lamar Boulevard
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Ejected from Vehicle

Caroline McChrystal, 70, killed and Edward Patrick McChrystal, 70, injured when rock from semi trailer comes through windshield on U.S. 290 in Paige, Texas

A Texas woman has died after a rock flew off of a semitrailer and through her car window during a crash Tuesday on U.S. 290 in Paige. The semi carrying rocks swerved into oncoming traffic in an attempt to avoid another vehicle.
Date: 
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 290
City: 
Paige, TX
Type: Car Accident

Diana Martinez Espinal, 25, killed and two people injured including 7-year-old child on Highway 71 and U.S. 183 near airport in Austin

Austin police said around midnight on Sunday, a woman failed to yield at a turn and crashed into the passenger side of a vehicle going the opposite direction. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
Date: 
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 71 and U.S. 183
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Diana Martinez Espinal, 25, killed and 7-year-old girl and 39-year-old man injured in crash on Highway 71 near Austin Airport

A fatal car accident on Highway 71 and 183 near the Austin Airport killed driver Diana Martinez Espinal and sent a 7-year-old girl and a 39-year-old man to the hospital around 12 a.m. Sunday.
Date: 
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 71
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Side Collision

Christopher Paul Porter, 33, dies in accident involving 18-wheeler near Austin, Texas

Porter was killed when the SUV he was driving collided with a semi-trailer truck on Interstate 35. He was pinned inside the SUV and declared dead at scene.

Date: 
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 35
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Man and woman in 60's injured after small plane crash in Pflugerville, TX

Fortunately, the injuries sustained by both passengers were minor, but the woman was still taken to St. Davids Round Rock Medical Center.
Date: 
Friday, September 12, 2014
Roadway: 
Aviation Drive
City: 
Pflugerville, TX
Type: Aircraft Accident