Pedestrian dies in hospital after hit-and-run in Downtown Austin, police seek suspect

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Austin, Texas
I-35 southbound service road (600 block of N. I-35)
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Incident type
Crash, Hit and run, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Austin Texas in Austin, Texas: A pedestrian was struck by a hit‐and‐run vehicle on the I‐35 southbound service road in downtown Austin and died after being taken to a local hospital. The driver fled the scene, and authorities are seeking a 2011‐2015 gray or silver Hyundai Sonata with front‐end damage.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatal

Original reporting

Pedestrian dies in hospital after hit-and-run in Downtown Austin, police seek suspect

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