(austin, 2025-12-22 20:12:00) – Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a vehicle crash involving a person pinned underneath a car, teh agency said on social media.
Emergency responders are on scene after a crash left one person trapped under a vehicle in Austin,Texas.
- Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the scene of a vehicle crash.
- A person was reported to be pinned under a vehicle.
- The crash occurred on the westbound… (the source article is incomplete).
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to reports of a person pinned under a vehicle on Wednesday, December 22, 2025, according to a social media post from the agency.The crash happened on the westbound side of Highway 71 near FM 969, according to a later update from the agency. The incident was reported at approximately 4:30 PM CST.Initial reports indicated a single vehicle was involved, and the driver was critically injured.
Did you know?– Austin-Travis County EMS responds to over 100,000 calls for service annually, providing both emergency and non-emergency medical care throughout Travis County.
Upon arrival, EMS personnel found a vehicle overturned, with the driver trapped underneath. Firefighters were dispatched to assist with extrication.After a nearly 45-minute operation, the driver, a 32-year-old male, was freed from the wreckage. He was promptly assessed and treated on scene for multiple traumatic injuries. The driver was then transported to St. David’s medical Centre with life-threatening injuries.
Pro tip– If you encounter a vehicle crash, ensure your own safety first. Pull over to a safe location, activate hazard lights, and call 911 to report the incident and request assistance.
The westbound lanes of Highway 71 were closed for approximately two hours while authorities investigated the scene and cleared the wreckage. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash. Preliminary investigations suggest speed and possible impairment may have been factors, but this remains unconfirmed. As of 8:00 PM CST, the driver’s condition remains critical, but stable, according to a hospital spokesperson. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released by DPS as they become available.
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This incident highlights the potential for serious injury in traffic accidents and underscores the rapid response capabilities of Austin-Travis County EMS. Vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injury and fatality in the united States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Management (NHTSA). EMS agencies like Austin-Travis County EMS play a vital role in mitigating the consequences of these incidents through swift response and advanced medical care.
Austin-Travis County EMS provides pre-hospital medical care and transportation services to the citizens and visitors of Travis County, Texas.
Further updates will be provided as they become available from Austin-Travis County EMS and the Texas Department of Public safety.
Time.news based this report on information provided by Austin-Travis County EMS,
