One Killed in NW Austin Pedestrian Accident on State Highway 45

Austin, Texas (April 20, 2021) – According to the police, a pedestrian was killed early Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Austin.

The deadly accident happened around 2:30 a.m. on State Highway 45, near Parmer Lane.

Police said a homeless person was pushing a shopping cart across the highway when they were hit by a Lexus sedan.

The sedan driver fled the scene but later abandoned the vehicle.

The pedestrian was also hit by several other vehicles. The drivers of those vehicles stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

The accident closed the eastbound lanes of SH 45, but the frontage road remained open.

The APD’s vehicular homicide unit is investigating the crash.

Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children, or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

Wrongful death claims require an attorney who understands the complexity of the damages caused by a significant loss. The lawyer representing the client has the responsibility to hire the necessary experts to help prove the case. 

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