Pedestrian dies in hospital after hit-and-run in SE Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — A pedestrian died in hospital after a hit-and-run driver struck her in the intersection of Ross Road and St Thomas Drive Friday morning, police said.

Austin Police Department officers responded to the collision at approximately 6:31 a.m. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The female victim has not yet been identified.

The suspect did not stop and fled from the scene.

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The death marks Austin’s 58th traffic fatality of 2026.

This case is being investigated by APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512- 472-8477.