Pedestrian Collision on Highway 183 Led to Injury [Austin, TX]

Austin, TX (May 23, 2025) — A pedestrian suffered minor injuries after a collision on Highway 183 involving a CapMetro bus early Thursday morning in north Austin.

According to Austin police, the crash happened around 5:55 a.m. on the northbound U.S. 183 frontage road at Ohlen Road. Officers responded to the scene and confirmed the incident involved a CapMetro bus and a pedestrian.

Emergency crews treated the injured pedestrian, who sustained minor injuries. Authorities have not announced any arrests related to the incident.

Investigators remained at the scene for a short time before clearing the area around 6:45 a.m.

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