Man Arrested In Deadly Hit And Run Crash In South Austin

Austin TX

15 October, 2021

11:54 AM

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AUSTIN, TX — A man linked to a deadly auto-pedestrian crash in south Austin on Monday was arrested this week, according to Austin police. Felton Deaunte Armstrong III, 27, was arrested Wednesday by police. Armstrong III faces a failure to stop and render aid charge, a second-degree felony in Texas. Authorities said the crash occurred around 9:42 p.m. in the 700 block of E. Ben White Boulevard. Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. Police said a 45-year-old man was crossing the street when he was struck by a 2005 white Toyota 4Runner traveling westbound on the road. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV left the scene but was later found by police and arrested, authorities said. The fatal crash marks the city's 91st fatal traffic crash of 2021, resulting in 98 fatalities this year so far. On the date of this crash in 2020, there were 68 fatal crashes resulting in 73 fatalities. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. Individuals may remain anonymous. People can also submit tips by downloading APD's mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.