2 Killed in 3-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 130 in Travis County
Two Adults Killed in Travis County Crash on State Highway 130 near FM 969
Travis County, Texas (August 14, 2022) – A three-vehicle crash has claimed the lives of two people Sunday afternoon in east Travis County, authorities said.
The deadly crash happened shortly before 1:00 p.m. on State Highway 130 northbound, just north of FM 969 and east of Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park.
According to the authorities, a black Chevrolet Suburban heading southbound on State Highway 130 when, for unknown reasons, it crossed over the center median and hit a northboundFord pickup truck.
A Chevrolet Malibu became involved in the crash.
Two adults who were in the black Chevrolet and the Ford pickup were trapped inside their wrecked vehicles. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names have not been released.
A third person was not injured and declined medical transportation.
Police closed northbound SH 130 just north of FM 969 as they investigated the crash. Motorists were being diverted.
This crash remains under investigation. Additional information is not available at this time.
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