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

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.