AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: The Austin Transportation Department issued a correction to it's initial report stating that this crash involved a pedestrian. No pedestrians were involved.
One person is dead following a collision in northeast Austin.
According to the Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash happened at 7:53 a.m. at 12030 Dessau Road. That's just south of Parmer Lane.
When medics first arrived at the crash scene, they found a person who was not conscious and not breathing. CPR was performed on the victim, but that person died at the scene of the crash.
"Be a part of the solution by driving slower and without distractions," the department said in a tweet.
Drivers should expect closures along the road as law enforcement continue to investigate the crash.
On Friday, police said they believe a Toyota Avalon was traveling southbound on Dessau when they struck a Mazda Miata, pushing the Miata into a third vehicle. The Miata driver, identified as Michael Arrelano, 30, died on scene.
Police said the other drivers stayed on scene and are cooperating. Anyone with more information is asked to contact police.
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