Driver killed in crash with tree in East Austin

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team

Updated November 7, 2021 11:09pm CST

Driver killed in crash with tree in East Austin

The driver was extricated from the vehicle and despite life-saving measures, was pronounced dead at the scene.

AUSTIN, Texas - A driver was killed Sunday afternoon after hitting a tree in East Austin.

The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on Tillery Street, just west of Springdale Road and Airport Boulevard.

ATCEMS reported that the driver was extricated from the vehicle. Despite life-saving measures, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for several hours while police investigated the crash.

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