Tragedy has struck SXSW tonight. Reports are saying that it was an apparent hit-and-run in which the driver was drunk and hit 25 people in which 2 were killed. Pray for those injured and even worst.
Here’s the scene outside of Mohawk right now at #sxsw after a car ran through dozens of people. pic.twitter.com/XwdspxOf3o — Colin Kerrigan (@colinkerrigan) March 13, 2014
Red River between 9th and 10th now pic.twitter.com/Gvt8m8N0ow
— SPIN (@SPINmagazine) March 13, 2014
#BREAKING: ABC Austin affiliate @KVUE reporting a multiple fatality crash in downtown Austin. #SXSW
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsBayArea) March 13, 2014
Again, the scene outside 10th & Red River being treated as a crime scene. Police need room to work on investigation. Avoid the area! #SXSW — Lauren Gardner (@laurgardner7) March 13, 2014
According to a police source at the scene, two people are dead and the vehicle operator is in police custody.
— SPIN (@SPINmagazine) March 13, 2014
UPDATE: @AdamBennettTV @keyetv: Red River blocked of at 12th Street in Austin. #SXSW pic.twitter.com/4iS7axorYD
— CBSDFW (@CBSDFW) March 13, 2014
Here’s a video of the aftermath.
UPDATE: Suspect arrested.
Austin police chief: Suspect struck pedestrians "at high rate of speed." Struck mop& taxi. 2 confirmed dead. 23 injured (5 critical). #sxsw
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
Austin police chief: Suspect tased and apprehended. Will be charged with two counts of capital murder. #sxsw
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
Austin police chief: Suspect is a male black adult. Only person in vehicle. No further description if suspect given. #sxsw
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
