A tragic accident on U.S. Highway 183 in Southeast Austin resulted in the death of at least one individual and led to the closure of all northbound lanes on Sunday morning. The incident occurred near McCall Lane, close to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, prompting a significant response from local law enforcement and emergency services.
Authorities reported that they received notifications of the crash shortly before 9:45 a.m. Following the collision, all northbound lanes were shut down to facilitate the investigation and cleanup efforts. Traffic was diverted at the southbound turnaround as crews worked at the scene.
By approximately 1 p.m., the highway was reopened. However, it was revealed that an adult female driver involved in the crash now faces charges of intoxication manslaughter. Details regarding the number of vehicles implicated in the incident have not yet been disclosed, and the identities of those involved remain unreleased.
