The Austin Police Department says an officer was injured and several of their cars were damaged during street racing incidents that blocked traffic across Austin Saturday night.
Shortly after 9 p.m. Feb 18, there were incidents of people blocking intersections, one at Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road and another at 51st Street and Mueller Boulevard.
Videos across social media showed cars doing donuts and people setting off fireworks while blocking traffic. APD stated Saturday night that they were investigating the incidents and said they want to reiterate "reiterate this behavior is reckless & poses significant risks and dangers to the public." In a follow-up statement on Twitter, APD says it is "committed to stopping this conduct" and that "lawbreaking in this manner will result in enforcement and arrest."
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