Police looking for driver who hit and killed man in NW Austin

Police looking for person involved in deadly NW Austin hit-and-run

Austin police are working to track down the driver who hit and killed a person and then left the scene.

AUSTIN, Texas - Police are looking for the driver who hit and killed a man in Northwest Austin.

The Austin Police Department says the victim was in the 14100 block of North State Highway 45 near Parmer Lane at just before 2:30 a.m. on April 20 when he was hit. Police say the man was pushing a shopping cart across the highway.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not been officially identified.

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Investigators say the driver stopped, got out of the vehicle, and then fled on foot. There is no description of the driver but it's believed the person was driving a grey, 2010 Lexus.

Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4424, use the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous.

You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.