Man Killed in SE Austin Pedestrian Accident on Montopolis Drive near Riverside Drive

Austin, Texas (February 16, 2022) – A man was killed Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run accident in southeast Austin, according to officials.

The deadly accident happened just before 6:00 a.m., near Montopolis and East Riverside drives.

Officials said the man was struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

The accident closed both ways of Montopolis Drive from Kasper Street to Carson Ridge.

No other details were provided.

An investigation is underway.

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