News: 1 killed, 1 hurt in downtown Austin hit-and-run 

DOWNTOWN AUSTIN, TX – A driver fled after striking two pedestrians, leading one of them to sustain wounds and resulting in another person’s death Tuesday. 

This collision happened around 1 a.m. at the East 7th Street and Red River Street junction, according to CBS Austin. 

Despite the life-saving measures, one person passed away on site, and the other injured person was sent to an area hospital. 

Police launched an investigation and are actively searching for the hit-and-run driver. They have not provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle. In addition, they did not release the events leading up to this collision or release the victim’s name. 

More details will be provided as more details come to light. 

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