A fatal crash in eastern Travis County has prompted an investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), as reported by KXAN. The collision, involving a single vehicle, occurred on FM 969 near Bantom Woods Bend and Imperial Drive, approximately two miles east of U.S. Highway 183.
The DPS was called to the scene of the tragedy at 3:21 a.m. after the crash happened around 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Information about the number of people involved or the cause of the crash had not been released by authorities as they continued their on-site inquiries. FOX 7 Austin reported the roadway was shut down between Imperial Drive and FM 973 due to the accident, but it has since been reopened around 6:45 a.m., complicating early morning traffic.
All lanes of FM 969 that were closed to facilitate the investigation and cleanup were reopened by 6:30 a.m., allowing the morning commute to resume its regular pace. The early hours of the morning witnessed the standstill of traffic, as emergency responders and DPS troopers worked meticulously to clear the scene and piece together the moments leading up to the crash.
Details pertaining to the victim or victims have not been disclosed as officials continue piecing together the events leading up to the incident. Watchers of the local news on Good Day Austin received live traffic updates during the morning broadcast, which aided drivers in navigating the temporary road closure. Further information will be released by the DPS as their investigation makes progress.
