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Police identify pedestrian hit and killed in northeast Austin

The Austin-Travis County EMS said a man in his 50s was pronounced dead on the scene.

AUSTIN, Texas — A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Thursday night in northeast Austin. On Tuesday, police identified him as Mauricio Garcia, 58.

The incident happened at the 7200 block of Cameron Road just before 10 p.m. Mauricio was pronounced dead on the scene.

According to Austin police, they don't believe the driver was intoxicated and witnesses said he was not speeding. The driver also remained on scene.

Police said the man was wearing dark clothing and that the area where he was hit was not well lit. No other victims were reported.

Anyone with more information can call police at (512) 974-4424.

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