UPDATE (November 21, 2024): Recent reports have been released which clarify a couple of details pertaining to this incident. According to those reports, the man who lost his life as a result of this accident has been identified as 38-year-old Michael Schoenherr. Also, the vehicle that struck Schoenherr allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim. No additional information is currently available. The investigation remains ongoing.

Austin, TX — August 27, 2024, one person was killed following a pedestrian versus car accident around 1:00 a.m. on East Ben White Boulevard service road.

According to authorities, the accident took place on the East Ben White Boulevard service road in the vicinity east of Interstate Highway 35.

Michael Schoenherr Killed in Hit-and-Run Car Accident in Austin, TX

Weather and road conditions in the area at the time have not been reported on. The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle. The victim suffered reportedly fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was declared deceased at the scene. No other injuries have been reported. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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