Austin Police Seek Suspect Vehicle in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

The Austin Police Department’s Vehicular Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at approximately 7:35 p.m.

The incident took place in the 600 block of W. Ben White SVRD EB, where a vehicle struck a pedestrian, later identified as Angela Cantu. Cantu was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The driver fled the scene.

Investigators say the suspect vehicle exited the 7-Eleven parking lot onto South 1st Street, turned north, and was last seen heading eastbound on the Ben White SVRD.

Anyone with information is urged to contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.

A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.