The crash occurred in the 6800 block of Highway 290 in the westbound direction.
AUSTIN, Texas — Editor’s note: This story originally incorrectly reported that the crash occurred in northeast Austin, and has since been edited with the correct information.
Two people are dead after a motorcycle hit a pedestrian in southwest Austin Christmas night.
According to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS), the incident occurred in the 6800 block of U.S. Highway 290 in the westbound direction just before 9 p.m.
Both people were treated at the scene with critical injuries, but were eventually pronounced dead at the scene.