Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in North Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Police Department responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 9400 block of N Lamar Blvd at approximately 3:10 a.m. on May 18. 

APD says the pedestrian, 47-year-old Bobby Owen, died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was located near the scene and arrested for Failure to Stop and Render Aid. 

Anyone with information regarding this case should 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. You may remain anonymous. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.