I-35 shut down after vehicle hits pedestrian in Downtown Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - Southbound I-35 is closed in Downtown Austin after a crash that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.

On Wednesday, around 10:09 a.m., Austin-Travis County EMS says a vehicle hit a pedestrian on I-35 near Cesar Chavez Street.

And adult was transported to Dell Seton with critical, life-threatening injuries.

Traffic is being diverted to the frontage road.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.