Jacob Langford, 19, killed in possible highway racing crash
CEDAR PARK, TX – A 19-year-old died late Saturday night in a high-speed accident along the toll road in Cedar Park, reports KVUE News.
The crash happened shortly before midnight on the southbound side of Highway 183A between East Crystal Falls Parkway and East New Hope Drive. This is just west of Lakewood Park.
Police say that two southbound vehicles reached speeds of 100 miles per hours and higher when one of the drivers lost control and collided with the guardrail on the highway. That driver died at the scene.
Authorities identified the victim as Jacob Langford. They say Langford may have been trying to pass another speeding vehicle when the wreck occurred.
It’s not yet clear if the other driver stopped to rend aid and speak with police.
A full investigation is underway.
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