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1 killed in auto-ped crash on US 290 in western Travis County

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Updated  August 30, 2024 12:47pm CDT
Travis County
FOX 7 Austin

Deadly auto-ped crash in Travis County

A pedestrian is dead after reportedly being struck by a vehicle on US 290 in western Travis County.

The Brief

    • One person dead in western Travis County auto-ped crash
    • No charges filed; investigation is ongoing, says DPS

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - A deadly auto-pedestrian crash caused extensive traffic delays in western Travis County on Thursday morning.

Texas DPS says a trooper responded to the crash around 6:50 a.m. August 30 near the 10100 block of US 290 between Dripping Springs and Oak Hill. 

DPS says a vehicle was traveling westbound when the pedestrian was struck. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

No charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing, according to DPS.

According to the Travis County Sheriff's Office, traffic was diverted as the roadway was shut down for the investigation.

The Source

  • Information in this report came from social media posts by Austin-Travis County EMS and the Travis County Sheriff's Office. Texas DPS later provided a release with updated information.