News: Travis Co. first responders find dead body in ditch

TRAVIS COUNTY, TX – A fatality was confirmed in a possible car accident around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. 

According to ATCEMS, a dead body was found in a ditch on the 3500 block of North FM 973 Road. 

FINAL Deceased person ~3500 N Fm 973 Rd (07:30) Possible #TravisCoTrafficFatality for a person found in a ditch that #ATCEMSMedics have obtained a deceased on scene pronouncement. Expect closures in the area for investigation. Avoid the area if possible by selecting an alt route. pic.twitter.com/iDV6oIuXwR

— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) December 7, 2022

Drivers were asked to avoid the area due to investigation and clearance. 

No further information is available. Still, updates will be posted when new information emerges. 

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