At a Glance
> At a Glance
> – Fatal crash on South Highway 183 near Austin-Bergstrom Airport killed a woman.
> – A woman was charged with intoxication manslaughter.
> – Traffic was rerouted at McCall Lane.
> – Why it matters: The incident highlights the dangers of impaired driving and impacts local traffic flow.
A tragic collision on South Highway 183 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Sunday morning resulted in the death of a woman and led to a charge of intoxication manslaughter against a second driver. Authorities closed the northbound lanes while investigators cleared the scene and rerouted traffic at McCall Lane.
Crash Details
The crash occurred at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday, involving three vehicles, as captured by a News Of Austin photographer. The victim was a woman in her 60s; another person was taken to a hospital with an unknown condition.
Legal Action
Hours after the incident, the Austin Police Department announced that a woman was charged with intoxication manslaughter for her role in the crash.
Key Takeaways
- Fatal collision on South Highway 183 near Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
- Charge of intoxication manslaughter filed against a second driver.
- Traffic rerouted at McCall Lane during investigation.
The case remains developing as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
