Woman Killed in South Austin Pedestrian Accident on Manchaca Road and Berkett Drive

Austin, Texas (November 3, 2018) – A person was struck and killed by a vehicle on Friday morning in south Austin, according to the authorities.
The crash happened at around 7:20 a.m. November 2 on Manchaca Road and Berkett Drive.
Police said a woman in her 60’s was trying to cross the street to catch a CapMetro bus at the intersection when she was hit by a vehicle.
The victim was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene.
Police said alcohol and drugs were unlikely factors in the crash.
The crash is under investigation.