Austin, TX — November 3, 2024, 42-year-old Angela Cantu was hit and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle on the Ben White Boulevard service road in Austin.
Investigators say the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on the 600 block of the eastbound Ben White Boulevard service road. Authorities released few details about the cause or circumstances of the accident, but say Cantu was on foot in the area when a vehicle passed through the area and hit her.
Angela Cantu was fatally injured in the collision, and was pronounced dead at an area hospital. No other injuries were reported.
No further information is currently available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
It’s always disappointing to see another Texas hit-and-run, and yet we seem to read about new ones almost daily. Anyone willing to leave a victim injured on the roadside in an effort to save their own hide deserves a harsh lesson in responsibility, so I hope police stay focused and the community provides any information they can to help find that runaway driver. That kind of cooperation often yields positive results; for instance, I heard recently about a hit-and-run driver that was caught a full year after the crash she fled from—someone overheard her bragging in a bar about it and called a tip line right away.
Once Austin police find a suspect, hopefully they can find out what could possibly have possessed them to take off after hitting someone. Whether they just panicked or something else (illegal contraband, outstanding warrants, drunk driving) contributed to their poor decision, they and anyone else who played a role should be held accountable. Until the law is able to do so, it’s best for everyone else to focus on what can be done to best help the victim’s loved ones.
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