Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit by a CapMetro Bus on West Sixth Street and Rio Grande Street in Austin, TX

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Type of Accident:

Pedestrian vs Bus

Article Summary:

According to a report from KVUE Austin News, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, there was a collision between a pedestrian and a CapMetro bus at the intersection of West Sixth Street and Rio Grande Street at approximately 7:15 p.m. The Austin Police Department responded to the scene. The pedestrian was pronounced dead after the accident occurred.

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