AUSTIN, TX (April 1, 2026) — Authorities are searching for a driver who fled the scene after a fatal hit-and-run collision Wednesday afternoon in Austin.
The victim was identified as 40-year-old Mario Alfonso Garcia Gonzalez. According to the Austin Police Department, the incident occurred around 2:26 p.m. at the intersection of North Lamar Boulevard and Rutland Drive.
Investigators said Gonzalez was struck by a motor vehicle while at the intersection. The driver failed to stop and continued without rendering aid. Gonzalez was pronounced dead following the crash.
The Vehicular Homicide Unit has assumed control of the investigation and is reviewing traffic camera footage from the surrounding area.
