Juvenile Killed in Round Rock Pedestrian Accident at Louis Henna Boulevard and La Frontera Boulevard; Leandro Brito-Martinez Arrested

Round Rock, Texas (August 1, 2022) – According to the police, a 14-year-old boy was killed Sunday evening in a hit-and-run accident in Round Rock, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 6:00 p.m., July 31, at the intersection of Louis Henna Boulevard and La Frontera Boulevard.

Police said the boy was struck by two vehicles at the intersection.

The boy was killed in the crash. His name has not been released.

The passengers in the vehicles sustained minor injuries.

One of the vehicles was reported stolen and the suspect, 25-year-old Leandro Brito-Martinez, fled the scene on foot and was arrested.

The accident closed the intersection and it reopened around 10:00 p.m.

No other details were provided.

The police are investigating the crash.

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