Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on U.S. 290 Highway in Travis County
Rider Killed in Travis County Motorcycle Accident on U.S. 290 Highway near South View Road
Travis County, Texas (April 16, 2022) – A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle in west Travis County early Friday morning, according to a local news source.
The crash was reported at around 1:46 a.m. in the 8600-8841 block of West US 290 Highway, across South View Road and near Circle Drive.
The motorcyclist collided with another vehicle under unclear circumstances.
The rider, whose name has not been released pending notification of next of kin, died at the scene.
Police shut down Highway 290 was blocked following the crash.
No further details about the accident were immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
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