One Killed in Austin Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate Highway 35

Austin, Texas (September 10, 2022) – One person was killed Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Austin, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 8:16 a.m., September 6, in the 600 block of N IH 35 SB.

Police said a garbage compactor truck was in the outside lane when it rear-ended a four-door sedan. The sedan then rear-ended a second garage compactor truck.

The sedan driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other two drivers were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to call the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app.

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