A late-night drive on northbound Highway 183 in Mustang Ridge turned deadly Friday when a single vehicle reportedly "spun out and flew off" the roadway, according to the Mustang Ridge Police Department. The crash killed one person, shut down lanes, and triggered a multi-agency response that stretched into the night.
Officers were dispatched after multiple 911 callers reported the wreck in the 12000 block of northbound Highway 183 around 8 p.m. Authorities later classified the crash as a fatal collision at 10:45 p.m., and the Texas Department of Public Safety was called in to assist with the investigation. Those details were reported by CBS Austin.
Where this happened
The wreck took place along a stretch of US 183 that has already seen more than its share of serious and sometimes deadly crashes in recent years, a trend that has worn on nearby communities and regular commuters. Local crash-tracking data points to multiple fatalities along the corridor; for broader context, see Vision Zero ATX and a December incident near the airport that shut down lanes, covered in a report on a deadly crash that paralyzed traffic.
What investigators say
Mustang Ridge officers and state troopers remained on scene as they documented evidence and worked to piece together how the vehicle lost control and went off the highway. Drivers were urged to steer clear of the area while crews cleared the wreckage, and CBS Austin reported it had contacted the Texas Department of Public Safety for additional details as the investigation continues.
