News: One ejected and killed after accident on US 79

HUTTO, TX- A man was ejected from his vehicle and killed after an accident on US 79 early this week, according to local news sources.

The victim was ejected from his Ford F-150 after it went off the western edge of the roadway, rolled over, and hit a tree. The individual was heading westbound on the US 79 when the accident occurred. The passenger, a 19-year-old, was also injured in the crash. Officials transported the passenger to Dell Seton Round Rock for treatment for serious, but non life-threatening, injuries.

The victim was identified to be 23-year-old Layne Alexander Watkins. We will be monitoring for further information about the accident.

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