Austin, TX — March 3, 2024, two people were injured in a single-car accident at approximately 2:40 a.m. along U.S. Highway 290.

According to authorities, the accident took place in the westbound lanes of U.S. 290 in the vicinity of State School Road.

2 Injured in Single-car Accident on U.S. 290 in Austin, TX

The causal factors that led to the crash are still unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a motor vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident. A child who had been an occupant of the vehicle reportedly incurred suspected severe injuries as a result and was transported to a local children’s hospital by emergency medical services in order to receive immediate treatment. One other person who had been in the vehicle suffered apparently non-life-threatening injuries, as well, and was transported to a different medical facility for care.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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