A deadly crash at the intersection of Williams Drive and Woodlake brought traffic to a halt and left one person dead in Georgetown on Sunday afternoon, snarling one of the city’s key corridors as police shut down lanes and rerouted drivers.
Police confirm fatality, shut down lanes
According to KEYE/CBS Austin, Georgetown police said the initial 911 call came in around 11:50 a.m. The scene was declared a fatal crash at about 12:42 p.m.
Eastbound Williams Drive at Woodlake was closed while officers investigated, and westbound traffic was diverted at Cedar Lake Boulevard. Drivers in the area quickly found themselves in a slow crawl as police and emergency crews worked the scene and funneled cars around the intersection.
The police department urged motorists to steer clear of the area "until further notice," according to KEYE/CBS Austin. Authorities have not yet released the name of the person who died or any additional information about how the collision happened.
Crash stalls busy retail corridor
The wreck hit a particularly active stretch of Williams Drive that has seen steady commercial buildout in recent years. On the southeast corner of the intersection sits the Woodlake Crossing shopping center. Carr Development lists the center at 4720 Williams Drive with tenants that include Frost Bank, a reminder of how quickly backups there can spill into nearby shopping areas and neighborhood streets.
Georgetown Police continue to investigate the crash. Drivers should brace for lingering delays in the area as crews clear the scene and traffic-control measures remain in place through the afternoon.
