A fatal crash on Friday afternoon shut down the eastbound lanes of the SH 45 tollway where it crosses U.S. 183 in southeast Austin, choking off a major commuter route and triggering a large emergency response. The collision was reported around 2:38 p.m., and crews set up an extended closure on the flyover while first responders worked the scene. The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation, and drivers were urged to steer clear of the area and find alternate routes.
What officials say
Local agencies first flagged the closure on social media. As reported by KEYE/CBS Austin, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office said all eastbound lanes of the SH 45 toll over U.S. 183 were closed following the crash. According to the station, a Texas…..