A collision between an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle left one person dead early Saturday morning on I-35 in south Travis County, police said.
The Austin Police Department received a call at 4:19 a.m. reporting the crash on the 13000 block of the southbound I-35 frontage road near FM 1327.
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One person was killed in the collision, police said. No other injuries were reported.
Investigators remained on scene Saturday morning. The roadway is expected to reopen within a few hours, police said.
The Texas Department of Transportation confirmed the commercial vehicle collision at 4:23 a.m. and said all three lanes were closed, as well as both shoulders.
Austin police asked motorists to find an alternate route if possible.