One Killed in Austin Two-Vehicle Crash on Loop 360 near Pennybacker Bridge

Austin, Texas (July 31, 2021) – One person was killed Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Austin, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 1:00 a.m., July 30, on Loop 360 near the Pennybacker Bridge.

Police said two vehicles collided, for unknown reasons, on the loop.

One of the cars had four passengers while the other had one person only.

One person was killed in the crash. The victim’s identity has not been released.

The crash closed all northbound and southbound lanes of North Capital of Texas Highway from Westlake Drive to West Courtyard Drive for several hours. The lanes were reopened around 6:30 a.m.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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