Austin, TX — January 26, 2025, a pedestrian was killed as the result of a hit-and-run accident at around 9:43 p.m. along North Lamar Boulevard.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident happened just north of the North Lamar Boulevard and Rundberg Lane intersection.
According to officials, an unidentified person was on foot at the time in the area of southbound lanes of Lamar. While there, it appears a vehicle struck that person. That vehicle then left the scene of the accident.
The pedestrian died as a result of the collision. That person has not yet been identified. The suspect runaway driver and their vehicle have not been described. Investigations continue.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
One of the best things authorities can do in these situations is get as much information out to the public as possible. Someone may be able to connect the dots and come forward with information that can help lead authorities to an arrest. Then, steps can be taken to find out why the driver fled the scene and whether or not there are other factors that warrant further attention or additional consequences. Both victims’ loved ones as well as the community as a whole deserve to know there will be repercussions for a driver responsible for this sort of accident.
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