Fatal Wreck Shuts Down Portions Of U.S. 290

Austin TX

29 January, 2021

5:17 AM

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AUSTIN, TX — A traffic fatality on East U.S. 290 prompted partial road closings, police said early Friday. The fatal collision occurred along the 9400 block of East U.S. 290, according to a police tweet issued just before 4 a.m. The collision occurred from the 9200 block of U.S. 290 to the 9500 of the key artery, police added. Police were not immediately forthcoming with further details, but indicated they would stage a news conference to provide further information. Patch will update once more details are known. Refresh this page for the latest information. #ATXtraffic Officers on scene of a traffic fatality in the 9400 Blk of E US 290 EB. Road Closures are from 9200 Blk to 9500 Blk of E US 290 EB frontage & proper. PIO is not responding. Media staging area will be at Springdale & E US 290. WC5— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) January 29, 2021