Teen dies at hospital after being hit by vehicle on Dessau Road, police say

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 16-year-old pedestrian died Saturday after being hit by a vehicle northeast of Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.

APD officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on April 1 at 5:56 p.m. It happened at the intersection of Dessau Road and Shropshire Boulevard, the agency said.

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On Tuesday, Austin Police identified the pedestrian as Ja’Corian Isaiah Helen. He was taken to a hospital, where he passed away.

The driver remained at the scene and is working with law enforcement during the investigation…

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