AUSTIN, Texas — One person is dead in a crash Friday morning in southwest Austin.
According to a social media post from the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Service (ATCEMS), the crash happened sometime before 8:40 a.m. on Thomas Springs Road/ west State Highway 71.
The victim died on scene, but there is no additional information about their identity at this time.
#ATXTrafficfatality FINAL Vehicle Rescue at Thomas Springs Rd / W SH 71 #ATCEMSMedics are on scene of a reported traffic accident with one adult patient involved, who #ATCEMSMedics have pronounced deceased on scene. No other info available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 18, 2024
State Hwy 71 is currently closed both ways near Thomas Springs Road.