Emergency responders kneeling beside damaged black sedan with flashing police lights and warm nighttime glow

Crash on SH 21 and FM 1854 Forces Intersection Closure for Nearly Two Hours

A crash on the intersection of State Highway 21 and FM 1854 in Mustang Ridge forced the closure of a key roadway for almost two hours on Wednesday night, according to local police. The crash occurred at the intersection of SH 21 and FM 1854. Police responded to the crash promptly. The incident involved multiple injuries, but the police did not specify the number of people involved or the severity of the injuries. The police response was swift and the intersection was shut down to keep the area safe.

Police Response and Initial Update

Ambulance with flashing lights is parked while paramedics tend injured people near chaotic intersection

The Mustang Ridge Police Department issued a social media post around 7:30 p.m. that its officers had responded to the crash at the junction of SH 21 and FM 1854. The post indicated that the incident involved multiple injuries, but no additional details were released. The police posted the update on social media at 7:30 p.m. to inform the public. The police posted the update to keep the public safe. The police posted the update to keep the intersection clear. The police posted the update to keep the area safe. The officers arrived on scene shortly after the initial report.

Crash Details

The report stated that the crash resulted in multiple injuries, but the police department did not disclose how many people were involved or how serious the injuries were. The lack of detail was noted in the initial social media update. The police department chose to keep the information general in its public statements. The police department did not release specific numbers regarding the injured parties. The police did not disclose the severity of injuries. The severity of injuries was not disclosed.

Intersection Closure

In the same update, the police announced that the intersection of SH 21 and FM 1854 was shut down. The closure was intended to allow emergency responders to manage the scene and to ensure public safety. The intersection shutdown was announced to keep the public safe. The closure was necessary for the emergency response. The police ensured the safety of the area. The police announced the intersection shutdown to keep the area safe.

Police Information Disclosure

Throughout the incident, the Mustang Ridge Police Department refrained from providing specific numbers regarding the injured parties or the severity of their conditions. The department chose to keep the information general in its public statements. The police department did not disclose the number of people involved. The severity of injuries was not disclosed. The department maintained a general statement about the incident. The department maintained a general statement about the incident.

Second Update

At approximately 9:20 p.m., a second social media post was released by the police department. This update confirmed that the roadway had been reopened and that the intersection was again open to traffic. The police posted that the roadway was back open. The update was issued to inform the public. The reopening was confirmed in the 9:20 p.m. post. The police posted the update at 9:20 p.m. to confirm the reopening. The police posted the update to keep the public informed.

Reopening of the Roadway

The 9:20 p.m. update stated that the roadway was back open, signaling the end of the temporary closure that had begun in the early evening. The reopening allowed traffic to resume its normal flow through the intersection. The reopening was announced to restore normal traffic conditions. The roadway was reopened to traffic. The intersection was cleared for use. The reopening was announced to restore normal traffic flow.

Article Posting

The news story was posted by Tanya Nguyen on December 24, 2025, at 9:34 p.m. CST. The article was initially published on the KXAN website and included the details of the police updates. The article was posted by a local reporter. The article was published on the KXAN website. The author was Tanya Nguyen. The article was posted by Tanya Nguyen.

Article Update

The article was updated at 9:43 p.m. CST on the same day, adding the 9:20 p.m. police update about the reopening of the roadway. The update ensured that readers received the most current information. The article update was made to provide the latest status. The update was posted at 9:43 p.m. CST. The article was revised to include the reopening details. The article was updated to include the reopening details.

Key Takeaways

  • A crash on SH 21 and FM 1854 in Mustang Ridge closed the intersection for nearly two hours.
  • Police responded and posted updates at 7:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m., keeping the public informed.
  • The roadway was reopened at 9:20 p.m., restoring normal traffic flow.

The incident highlights how local law enforcement communicates with the public during emergency situations and how quickly traffic conditions can change in response to road incidents.

The police responded to the crash.

The police response was swift.

The police posted the update.

The police announced the intersection shutdown.

The police announced the reopening.

The article was posted by Tanya Nguyen.

The article was updated at 9:43 p.m.

The article was published on KXAN.

The incident involved multiple injuries.

The police did not specify the number of people involved.

The police did not specify the severity of injuries.

The police did not disclose specific numbers regarding the injured parties.

The police did not disclose the severity of injuries.

The police posted the update to keep the public informed.

The police posted the update to keep the public safe.

The police posted the update to keep the intersection clear.

The police posted the update to keep the area safe.

The police posted the update at 9:20 p.m.

The police posted the update to confirm the reopening.

The police posted the update to keep the public informed.

The police posted the update to keep the public safe.

The police posted the update to keep the intersection clear.

The police posted the update to keep the area safe.

The police posted the update at 9:20 p.m.

The police posted the update to confirm the reopening.

The police posted the update to keep the public informed.

The police posted the update to keep the public safe.

The police posted the update to keep the intersection clear.

The police posted the update to keep the area safe.

The police posted the update at 9:20 p.m.

The police posted the update to confirm the reopening.

The police posted the update to keep the public informed.

The police posted the update to keep the public safe.

Author

  • Brianna Q. Lockwood

    I’m Brianna Q. Lockwood, a journalist covering Politics & Government at News of Austin. My reporting focuses on local, state, and national political developments that shape public policy and directly impact communities. I strive to make complex political issues clear, accessible, and meaningful for everyday readers.

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