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Adult killed in early-morning collision near East SH 71 in Austin
An adult died after being struck by a vehicle in southeast Austin shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday. Emergency crews reported the collision near the 1600 block of East State Highway 71 and warned of traffic delays.
An adult died Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle near East State Highway 71 in southeast Austin, emergency officials said.
Austin-Travis County EMS said crews were called around 5:55 a.m. to the area near the 1600 block of East SH 71. Medics attempted resuscitation, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials advised drivers to expect delays in the area. No further details about the collision were immediately available.