UPDATE (November 1, 2024): Recent reports have been released which clarify what occurred during this accident. According to these reports, an eastbound Toyota Camry on Ben White Boulevard at the Woodward Street bridge struck a pedestrian who—for reasons yet to be confirmed—had been lying in the active lanes of the roadway. Officials indicate that the man may have been hit by other vehicles, as well. The pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene. No additional details are currently available. The investigation remains ongoing.
Austin, TX — September 13, 2024, at least one person was killed following a car accident at approximately 9:00 p.m. along East Ben White Boulevard.
According to authorities, the accident took place in the eastbound lanes of Ben White Boulevard, S.H. 71, in the vicinity east of I.H. 35.

The cause of the accident and the number of vehicles involved remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision took place leading to the death of at least one person involved. The weather and road conditions in the area at the time have not been reported on. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim(s)—are not available at this point. The investigation is currently ongoing.