Early Monday in Manor, a westbound crash on the 12300 block of E. U.S. 290 left at least one person injured and ended with one driver headed to jail, according to local police. Officers say the driver is facing charges of driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and collision involving injury. Emergency crews have since cleared the highway.
In a Facebook update from the Manor Police Department, officials said “the roadway has been cleared” after officers, TCESD-12 Fire, and Austin-Travis County EMS units responded to the crash on the 12300 block of E. U.S. 290 westbound. Police reported that one of the involved drivers was taken into custody on charges of driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and collision involving injury, and they urged drivers to slow down and use caution while first responders were working at the scene.
Scene Cleared and Where to Get Info
The city’s police page lists dispatch and records contacts for anyone who needs the official crash report or wants to share video evidence with investigators. Manor Police also encourages residents to follow the department’s social channels for ongoing updates. After crews wrapped up at the scene, westbound lanes on U.S. 290 were reopened, and traffic was allowed to move through the area again.
A Rough Stretch East of Austin
The section of U.S. 290 east of Austin has seen its share of serious wrecks in recent years. Vision Zero ATX maintains a running log of fatal and major crashes across the region. Safety advocates have repeatedly flagged high speeds and limited shoulders on parts of this corridor as recurring hazards that can make collisions more likely and more severe.
Legal Details and How to Reach Police
Manor Police noted in their social media alert that all listed charges against the driver are allegations and that the case will move through the county court system. Anyone who saw the crash or captured it on dashcam or security footage is asked to contact Manor Police using the non-emergency number posted on the city’s police page.
