Austin Police are investigating a hit-and-run on South Congress Avenue last week that resulted in the city’s 13th fatal crash of the year.
According to a Friday press release, the incident occurred on Feb. 24 at 2:08 a.m. in the 7300 block of South Congress Avenue. A motor vehicle hit a pedestrian and left the area without notifying emergency services. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene.
All of these details are from the initial assessment of the crash, and the investigation is still pending. As such, fatality information could change.
Anyone with information about the crash should contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111. Citizens can also submit anonymous tips through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting the website or calling 512-472-8477.
The incident is being investigated as Austin’s 13th fatal crash of the year, resulting in 13 fatalities. At this point in 2025, the city saw eight fatal crashes resulting in eight deaths.
Last week, the city’s Vision Zero Program, which is aimed at reducing the number of traffic-related deaths, reported that Austin is making progress on its goal of reducing the number of severe traffic crashes. The city recorded 99 traffic fatalities and 301 serious injuries last year.
According to the report, the overall number of serious injuries declined in recent years, and the 2025 number was the lowest count since the Vision Zero program was established in 2015. However, cities across the country are continuing to contend with the aftermath of a pandemic-era peak in traffic deaths.