3-Car Crash In Round Rock Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Hurt

Round Rock TX

12 October, 2021

10:00 AM

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ROUND ROCK, TX — One person is dead and two others were hurt in a three-car crash in Round Rock early Tuesday. The crash happened around 5 a.m. near the southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 35 at Hesters Crossing, Round Rock police said. All three lanes of the southbound highway were immediately shutdown. The crash involved three vehicles, including an 18-wheeler, authorities said. Live in Round Rock? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. 5:45AM UPDATE: Southbound IH-35 remains shut down at Hesters Crossing. Traffic is being diverted onto the frontage road. Seek alternate routes. The wreck involved 3 vehicles, including an 18-wheeler. There is one confirmed fatality and two other reported injuries. pic.twitter.com/pO2e8FG8NG— Round Rock Police (@roundrockpolice) October 12, 2021 The southbound highway remained closed to traffic as of 8:45 a.m. as officials cleared the vehicles off the roadway, police said. Traffic was being diverted to the frontage road. The highway was expected to reopen soon once the cars could be moved, officials said. This is a developing story. Refresh this page for more updates.