Shala Morgan Killed in SW Austin Six-Vehicle Crash on Highway 71 near Covered Bridge

Austin, Texas (August 25, 2022) – A woman was killed early Monday morning in a six-vehicle crash in Southwest Austin, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 5:03 a.m., August 22, in the 600 block of Highway 71 near the intersection of Covered Bridge.

Police said a box truck was traveling eastbound on the highway approaching the intersection when the driver failed to slow down and crashed into five vehicles that were stopped at a red light.

One of the drivers, Shala Morgan, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information regarding 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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