News: One person killed after pedestrian hit by driver on Hwy 290
AUSTIN, TX – One person was killed in a car accident involving a pedestrian on Highway 290 this evening, according to details given by Austin-Travis County EMS.
#ATCEMS, @AustinFireInfo & @Austin_Police responding 6856-7524 E Us 290 Hwy Wb (19:39) Reported possible vehicle vs pedestrian with possible fatality. Avoid the area if possible. More information to follow.— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) November 11, 2021
The crash occurred in northeast Austin between 6856-7524 E U.S. 290 westbound at around 7:39 p.m., after a driver collided with a pedestrian.
The victim, who was not immediately identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Drivers were told to expect extended traffic delays in the area.
The accident remains under investigation.
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