Moped Rider Killed in Collision, East Austin Traffic Disrupted

A moped rider was killed in a collision with a vehicle on Pleasant Valley Road in East Austin on Tuesday evening. The crash occurred on the bridge over Lady Bird Lake and Longhorn Dam, with emergency responders finding the rider pinned beneath the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene despite resuscitation efforts. Authorities closed Pleasant Valley Road in both directions between Canterbury Street and South Lakeshore Boulevard, advising drivers to expect significant traffic delays. The identity of the victim has not been released, and investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. No details about the vehicle or its driver have been provided at this time.