R.I.P.: KLBJ AM Reporter Barbara McCarley Dies

Barbara McCarley

Barbara McCarley spent nearly 15 years covering Austin news for KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM.

“She was constantly upbeat and smiling, and a great personality to have at the radio station," co-worker Scott Gilmore told KVUE News. “She loved this city and loved what she did, so she brought that energy and passion every day and we'll really miss that."

In her career, Barbara covered countless breaking news events, including the wildfires at Steiner Ranch and in Bastrop, but most recently she was on the city beat, and frequently reported on Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo.

On Monday, Barbara covered road closures in Austin before ex-Navy SEAL Chris Kyle’s procession. The next morning, she was hit by another driver and badly hurt.

The accident in NW Austin involved three cars. Two other people had minor injuries, but Barbara was hospitalized immediately.

On Wednesday morning, her injuries proved too severe, and Barbara passed away.

Austin police say there will be no charges filed against the driver that caused this deadly accident.

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KLBJ posted a tribute on their website, Click Here.