There were 95 traffic fatalities in Travis County in 2008, up slightly from 2007, according to’ law enforcement records. On roads within the City of Austin, there were 59 deaths last year. Investigators saw a rise in motorcycle-related deaths, spurred by a summer of nearly $4-per-gallon gas, Austin police Detective Mark Breckenridge said. “We had…
Read More >Two people died in seperate accidents Saturday in Bell County, said Glenn Miller, a spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to authorities, at 5:30 p.m. a Jepp Cherokee crossed into incomming traffic on FM 93 southeast of Temple and collided with a Chevrolet pickup. The driver of the Jeep, Kathren Turnbaugh, 43,…
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A recent tragic accident in South Austin, involving a head-on collision that resulted in one fatality and serious injuries to two others, underscores the increasing danger of wrong-way driving incidents. This incident, occurring in the 1100 block of West Ben White Boulevard, is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of such accidents. The AAA…
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Motorcycle safety is a critical issue in Texas, highlighted by the stark statistics from last year. Nearly 600 motorcyclists lost their lives in crashes across the state, and over 2,400 riders sustained serious injuries. In the Austin area alone, 2023 saw 741 motorcycle crashes, leading to 50 fatalities among riders and passengers, and 211 serious…
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