Mario Alfonso Garcia Gonzales dies in fatal North Austin hit-and-run
Fatal North Austin hit-and-run death of Mario Alfonso Garcia Gonzales – Obituary
Authorities confirmed that 40-year-old Mario Alfonso Garcia Gonzales of Austin was killed Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The incident occurred near the intersection of North Lamar Boulevard and Rutland Drive, close to the Northwend Shopping Center.
Officers from the Austin Police Department responded shortly before 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Garcia Gonzales unresponsive and pronounced him dead at the scene. The driver involved has not yet been identified, and the investigation remains ongoing.
This marks the 20th fatal traffic incident in Austin for 2026. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111 or the Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477, including online tip submissions.