Austin police looking for driver of car who hit and killed cyclist
By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
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AUSTIN, Texas - A cyclist was killed after he was hit by the driver of a black sedan in Northeast Austin and police are looking for the driver who fled the scene. The Austin Police Department has identified the victim as 62-year-old Elgin Earl Lahrmann.
Police say officers responded on January 10 at around 1:26 p.m. to a report of a bicyclist lying in the roadway in the 1000 block of East Anderson Lane.
Officers arrived and found Lahrmann who was taken by Austin-Travis County EMS to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. Lahrmann died from his injuries on January 15.
Deceased: Alan Carrillo | Hispanic male | January 6, 1986
An Austin police officer was driving southbound on Ed Bluestein Boulevard when he passed by the construction area in the 3000 block and noted an oddly-positioned vehicle against a concrete wall. Upon approach, the officer realized the vehicle had been involved in a crash. He located the sole occupant, Alan Carillo, and found no pulse. He immediately began CPR until Austin Fire Department personnel arrived to take over. Alan Carrillo was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased at 10:43 p.m.
Deceased: Donald Langston | White male | February 23, 1965
The preliminary investigation shows that a white, 2003 BMW X5 was traveling southbound in the 7200 block of Congress Avenue when pedestrian Donald Langston stepped into the roadway. The driver slammed on his breaks, but was unable to stop in time to avoid striking Mr. Langston. Austin Fire Department personnel and Austin-Travis County EMS both attempting life-saving measures, but Donald Langston succumbed to his injuries on scene.
The driver remained on site and showed no signs of impairment. No charges are expected.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-6873. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.