After a fatal mishap shuttered lanes for several hours, U.S. Highway 183 Southbound in Leander, Texas, saw brief respite as it reopened Monday night. The Leander Police Department announced on social media the temporary reopening of the roadway following the deadly incident that took place near Sheila Drive, as reported by KXAN.

‼️ FATAL CRASH‼️
US 183 at Sheila. Southbound US 183 at Sheila and Sheila at Glass Dive is closed. Northbound US 183 is open. Please choose an alternate route or expect heavy delays. The closure will last for several hours. #LeanderTraffic pic.twitter.com/6JnAqOUjid

— Leander Police (@Leander_Police) April 15, 2024

While the thoroughfare was made accessible around 10:33 p.m., officials plan to once again close down the southbound lanes at 9 a.m. on Tuesday to carry on with their investigation. KXAN's photojournalist captured an image of an overturned motorcycle, a telling sign of the day's tragic events. The department has not yet released further details.

The crash site at US 183 and Sheila Drive will see closures extending to Glass Drive, near a local Kohl's department store. Leander police have advised motorists to prepare for delays Tuesday morning or to seek alternative travel paths. As the northbound side remains open, the impact is mainly on those heading south.

Authorities are actively calling for public assistance, asking witnesses or individuals with potentially crucial dashcam evidence to come forward. According to FOX 7 Austin, those with information are encouraged to contact Cpl. Gonzalez at 512-528-2800 or via email at [email protected] in the ongoing effort to piece together this unfortunate puzzle.