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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 - 4
Burnet County, TX - 19
Fayette County, TX - 1
Llano County, TX - 3
Mason County, TX - 1
Travis County, TX - 311
Williamson County, TX - 52

Most recent accident reports

Georgia Esquivel, 83, killed in pedestrian crash at McCallum High School in Austin, Texas

An 83-year-old woman was killed in a crash after a Veterans Day ceremony at McCallum High School on Tuesday.
Date: 
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Suraj B. Patel killed in three-car crash in north Austin, Texas

Suraj Patel was a passenger riding in a vehicle that was stopped at a red light when it was rear ended forcefully. The vehicle was pushed into the car stopped in front of it, and Patel sustained fatal injuries.
Date: 
Friday, October 31, 2014
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Red Light/Stop Sign, Rear-End Collisions

Pedestrian Homer Lee Rhodes, 56, struck and killed on MoPac Expressway in north Austin, Texas

Homer Lee Rhodes was struck and killed by a Toyota Corolla when he stepped into the outside lane of the MoPac Expressway. He was declared dead at the scene. Circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation. 
Date: 
Monday, November 3, 2014
Roadway: 
MoPac Expressway
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident

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

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

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

Raunfere Maruri-Nieto, 25, killed in a single-car rollover at Parkfield Drive and Kramer Lane in Austin, Texas

Raunfere Maruri-Nieto, 25, is dead after a rollover crash at Parkfield Drive and Kramer Lane early Saturday morning.

Date: 
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Roadway: 
Parkfield Drive and Kramer Lane
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Ejected from Vehicle, High-Speed/Excessive Speed

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

67-year-old man killed after striking brick mailbox in Travis County, TX

Medics tried to revive the man for 20 minutes before pronouncing him dead. Authorities believe the man may have suffered medical trauma right before the crash, causing him to lose control of the vehicle.
Date: 
Monday, September 8, 2014
Roadway: 
Kollmeyer Drive
Type: Car Accident

Man in 20s seriously injured after striking tree on Texas 71 in Austin, TX

The man was pinned in his car after the crash and had to be cut out. He was then taken to University Medical Center Brackenridge with significant, but not life-threatening injuries.
Date: 
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Roadway: 
Texas 71
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: 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

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

Woman and 18 year old man killed, Cliff Kinkade, 18 injured when car hits tree on May 2 in Austin

Two Austin High School students died in a car collision with a tree so violent, it split the vehicle in half.

Date: 
Friday, May 2, 2014
Roadway: 
Barton Hills Drive and Foxglen Drive
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Man in his 20's killed, after his motorcycle, traveling at a high rate of speed, crashes on southbound Research Boulevard in north Austin.

A motorcyclist is dead after a North Austin crash.

Officials say it happened around 9:50 a.m. in the 7800 block of southbound Research Boulevard.

Date: 
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Roadway: 
Research Boulevard
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Woman pedestrian killed, after falling from an overpass on southbound I-35 in Austin.

A pedestrian is dead after falling from an overpass on Interstate 35.

Date: 
Monday, April 14, 2014
Roadway: 
I-35
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident