Aaron Johnson IDed as victim in hit-and-run at I-35, E 6th

AUSTIN, TX – A hit-and-run driver fatally struck a 39-year-old man in downtown Austin over the weekend, reports KVUE Austin.

The accident occurred shortly after 2:45 a.m. Saturday on the southbound frontage road of I-35 at East 6th Street.

It’s not yet clear if the victim was walking in a designated crosswalk when the vehicle hit him.

The man, identified as Aaron William Johnson, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The driver involved in the crash did not stop to render aid or to speak with authorities.

Police are actively searching for a suspect. Anyone with information or details to share can contact the Austin Police Department, as the investigation continues.

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