Austin, TX (September 15, 2024) – A deadly accident occurred late Friday evening in the 1900 block of Ben White Blvd eastbound. The Austin Police Department arrived at the scene shortly before 9:30 p.m., closing all eastbound lanes and nearby ramps for the investigation.
Austin-Travis County EMS verified that one person was declared dead on the site. The deceased’s identification has yet to be released. Both the eastbound and westbound lanes of SH-71, from Burleson Rd to I-35, were temporarily closed. The crash inquiry is ongoing.