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Four Hospitalized After Semi-Truck Crash on U.S. 290 in Austin

Four Hospitalized After Semi-Truck Crash on U.S. 290 in Austin - 18-Wheeler Wrecks
Friday, May 1, 2026
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Austin
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A serious crash in Austin sent four people to the hospital after a collision involving a semi-truck and two other vehicles on U.S. 290. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash happened around 12:25 a.m. Thursday in the 12000 block of East U.S. 290 Highway heading west. Two adults and one child suffered critical, life-threatening injuries, while another adult was taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries. One adult refused transport at the scene. The Manor Police Department and Travis County ESD 12 also responded to the crash. Police said U.S. 290 was reduced to one lane between North FM 973 and Manor Crossing Boulevard while crews worked to clear the scene. The roadway has since reopened, and the crash remains under investigation. Crashes involving semi-trucks and multiple vehicles require a careful investigation. A Texas truck accident attorney can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, speed, unsafe lane changes, following distance, truck maintenance, braking issues, roadway conditions, or trucking company safety practices contributed to the crash. Truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, dashcam footage, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance records, vehicle damage, roadway debris, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened. If you or your loved one was seriously injured in an Austin semi-truck accident, U.S. 290 crash, or Travis County 18-wheeler collision, you may have the right to seek answers and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, future care needs, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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