Erica Garza Obituary, Death; – A pedestrian died from her injuries after being hit by a vehicle in downtown Austin.
The driver of the vehicle did not stop. Police said on May 11, around 4:59 a.m., officers responded to a crash between a car and three pedestrians in the 700 block of E 7th St. The car involved did not stop and render aid.
Two pedestrians had minor injuries, but the third pedestrian had serious injuries. All were taken to a local hospital. The third pedestrian, later identified as 20-year-old Erica Garza, died from her injuries on May 16.
Anyone with any information should contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
