Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Twitter
Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Twitter
On November 3, 2024, at approximately 7:35 p.m., the Austin Police Department (APD) responded to a traffic incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 600 block of W Ben White SVRD EB. The driver involved in the crash left the scene. The pedestrian, identified as Angela Cantu, was taken to the hospital but was later pronounced dead.
The APD is treating this case as Austin's 75th fatal crash of the year, which has resulted in 80 fatalities so far. In comparison, by this date in 2023, there had been 76 fatal crashes leading to 79 deaths.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Initial assessments have been made public, but further details may emerge as the investigation continues.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this case to contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
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