Southbound mainlanes of I-35 back open after pedestrian fatally struck by several vehicles

Pedestrian fatal wreck

AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Southbound lanes of Interstate 35 in North Austin were shut down Wednesday morning after a man was fatally struck by several vehicles.

Police say they received several 911 calls around 4 a.m. Wednesday reporting the man who appeared to be trying to be hit by traffic. Several vehicles struck the man, leading to his death, police said.

The mainlanes of the interstate re-opened just after 8 a.m., with residual delays continuing through the morning commute.