Kameron Hartman Obituary, Death – A pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run accident in East Austin has been identified by police. The incident occurred on the evening of Sept. 25 at approximately 9:32 p.m. Officers from the Austin Police Department responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and two vehicles in the 4600 block of E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing the road when they were struck by a white SUV. Following the initial collision, a second vehicle also hit the pedestrian. The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Kameron Hartman, who tragically lost his life at the scene.
The driver of the white SUV, who was involved in the first collision, stayed at the scene, was unharmed, and is fully cooperating with the police investigation. However, the driver of the second vehicle fled the scene, making it a hit-and-run case.
Austin police are seeking assistance from the public to gather any further information regarding the driver of the second vehicle. They encourage anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has any details to come forward and contact the Vehicular Homicide Unit of the Austin Police Department. People can also provide information anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting the Austin Crime Stoppers website or calling their hotline.
This tragic accident has highlighted the need for driver accountability and pedestrian safety in the area. Hartman’s death marks yet another fatality in a series of pedestrian-related incidents, raising concerns about road safety in East Austin. The police continue their investigation in hopes of identifying and apprehending the driver who fled the scene.