Motorcyclist Arthur Thomas Simmons Jr., 62, dead in Highway 79 crash in Hutto, Texas
At least 1 dead after Hutto crash, westbound 79 shutdown
A tweet made around 6:15 a.m. said there is a major crash at Highway 79 and Limmer Loop. Westbound 79 is currently shutdown and drivers are being asked to stay out of the area.
updated Motorcyclist killed in crash on Hwy 79 in Hutto identified
According to DPS, the driver of the motorcycle was turning left onto eastbound Hwy 79 off Limmer Loop when a car traveling west hit him. He died at the scene.
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