Tragic Pedestrian Fatality Disrupts Traffic on I-35 in North Austin

A fatal incident occurred on southbound Interstate 35 at Braker Lane on Tuesday morning, resulting in the death of one individual, as reported by the Austin Police Department,

KXAN cited.

The crash, which happened between E. Braker Lane and E. Rundberg Lane, involved a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Following the tragedy, the traffic on the highway was significantly disrupted with a complete closure of all lanes on the southbound side of I-35, subsequently reopening around 8:30 a.m., the

Texas Department of Transportation

confirms.

The victim, who was hit just after 7 a.m. in the 11000 block of Interstate 35, died on the scene, as

Austin-Travis County EMS

stated. Details on the cause of the crash or the circumstances leading up to the pedestrian being struck have not yet been made to fully available as investigations are ongoing. Law enforcement has yet to release information on whether the vehicle involved remained at the scene.

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LATE FINAL Auto-Pedestrian Incident at 11000blk N Ih 35 Sb (03:35).

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have obtained a deceased on scene pronouncement for an adult patient who was reportedly struck by a vehicle. No other information available.

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The identity of the deceased has not been released, pending notification of kin. Austin Police will be conducting a thorough investigation to deduce just how this incident came to pass. The aftermath of the crash had a palpable impact on the morning commute, with significant delays stretching for hours as officials worked the scene and conducted preliminary assessments.

Commuters were advised to seek alternative routes as emergency services, including police and EMS, responded to the tragic event. The public is urged to remain vigilant and to always exercise caution when traveling near traffic incidents. As authorities strive to thoroughly understand what happened, they will be likely to appeal to the public for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward, to help piece together the narrative that led to someone losing their life so abruptly on the thoroughfare of I-35.

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