Pedestrian killed in crash on SH 71 ramp in southeast Austin
Austin police are investigating after a man was hit and killed by a vehicle on the SH 71 westbound ramp to northbound U.S. 183, marking the city's 52nd traffic fatality of 2026.
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Austin police are investigating after a man was hit and killed by a vehicle on the SH 71 westbound ramp to northbound U.S. 183, marking the city's 52nd traffic fatality of 2026.
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