An early morning collision on Highway 290 in Austin left one person dead and another injured on Friday, according to authorities. The deadly incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. near the 8700-9114 block of eastbound U.S. 290, east of Highway 183, snarling traffic for morning commuters.
Officials from Austin-Travis County EMS reported that a man was pronounced dead at the scene. Simultaneous to the aftermath of the wreck, another injured adult was rushed to Dell Seton Medical Center with injuries potentially cast in seriousness, as per the KVUE News report.
Collision with CPR in progress 8700-9114 E Us 290 Hwy Wb (06:16) Reported collision with possible multiple vehicles & multiple patients. Expect #ATXTraffic delays & avoid if possible. #MoveOverSlowDown if in the area. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/KCSNoK5K9R
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 15, 2024
The Austin Police Department confirmed that the individual who died in the crash was indeed a man, without releasing further details on the identities involved or the cause of the crash. As per the KXAN News account, the collision may have involved multiple vehicles.
While the investigation ensued, all lanes of westbound Highway 290 were obstructed up to 8:07 a.m., the Austin Police Department said, adding to delays and suggesting motorists to seek alternate routes. The proximity of the fatal scene to the Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve did little to alleviate the heavy congestion spurred by the blocked lanes.
