Motorcyclist dies after falling from Highway 290 flyover

UPDATE: All roads have been reopened at this time. 

 


 

CORRECTION:  I-35 is open. Koenig Lane and 290 Eastbound - Airport to Cameron closed. Eastbound 290 to SB 35 flyer closed. Please avoid the area until further notice.

 


 

The Austin Police Department responded to a fatal motorcycle accident on Wednesday. The accident occurred on E Koenig Lane on the elevated roadway above Interstate Highway 35. 

According to ATCEMS, a female fell from the elevated roadway onto eastbound 290. 

She was pronounced dead on scene. 

 

 

Austin police have shut down Koenig Lane and 290 Eastbound - Airport to Cameron closed. Eastbound 290 to SB 35 flyer closed. Please avoid the area until further notice.