Travis Co. Crash Report: Man killed in hit-and-run on Hwy 71 WB near Paleface Ranch Rd

LNR - Pedestrian Accident 1

Crash Report –  Hwy 71 WB & Paleface Ranch Rd, Austin, TX

 

Report ID: 2023 December 25

NCIC#: Unknown

OFFICER ID#: Unknown


Traffic Unit(s) Involved: 1


Occupants: 1 pedestrian; at least 1 in vehicle

Injuries/Fatalities: Yes

Vehicle Damage (If Any): Unknown 

Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown

Road Surface Condition (Dry, Wet, Snow, Mud, Dirt): Unknown

Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Single-vehicle pedestrian

Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): Intersection/unknown

Narrative

SPICEWOOD, TX – A pickup truck struck and killed a male pedestrian on Christmas night on a highway in southeast Burnet County.

Crews responded to the incident around 11:51 p.m. on Highway 71 westbound near Paleface Ranch Road, which is in the area of Paleface Homesteads in Spicewood.

The cause of the accident is unclear. Police say that the driver of the pickup truck did not stop to render aid.

Authorities have not yet identified the victim. They encourage anyone with tips or information to share to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The investigation is ongoing.

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