Unknown Driver Hits, Kills Pedestrian In South Austin Without Stopping To Render Aid: Police

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — Police on Monday released details centered on a fatal car crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian last week in South Austin.

The collision occurred along the 10000 block of Interstate 35 northbound on Nov. 23 during the early morning hours at just past 3:30 a.m. A 38-year-old Hispanic woman was struck by a vehicle driven by a motorist who fled the scene without attempting to render aid.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. She is not being immediately identified pending notification of her death to family members.

Police said the case is still being investigated. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call police at (512) 974-5789. Tips also can be submitted by downloading the Austin Police Department's mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

The incident marked the 66th fatal traffic crash in Austin, and the 68th fatality of 2016. At this time in 2015, there were 91 traffic fatalities locally.

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