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One dead in wreck on SH 45

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  February 5, 2024 9:57am CST
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Wreck on SH 45 leaves one dead

One person died in a two-vehicle crash on North State Highway 45 Monday morning.

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin police are investigating a deadly wreck in Northwest Austin.

Around 6:46 a.m. on Monday, February 5, police say a pickup truck crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler in the westbound lanes of N. SH 45, between Parmer and US Hwy 183.

The driver of the pickup truck died at the scene, and another person was evaluated for minor injuries, but refused transport to the hospital.

Police say the driver of the 18-wheeler remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

This is Austin's 4th fatal crash of 2024.