SXSW issue statement after person killed in hit and run

nme.com:

SXSW have issued a statement, following news that a hit and run left one dead and another injured in downtown Austin.The incident took place in the Texas city earlier this morning (Tuesday, March 12).

According to local police (via Fox 7 Austin), it was just after 1am when two pedestrians were walking at the intersection of 7th Street and Red River when they were hit by a vehicle.One of those hit died at the scene, while the other currently remains in hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries.

The area where the crime took place remained closed for hours but was reopened by police later in the morning.Now, South By Southwest festival, which is held in Austin, have shared an official statement in light of the incident, and shared their sympathies with the victims.“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of an individual in downtown Austin following an auto-pedestrian accident shortly after 1:00am this morning,” read the post on X/Twitter. “Our thoughts are with all affected by this tragic incident.”This is a developing situation and more updates may become available.

pic.twitter.com/JkgUpmO20O— SXSW (@sxsw) March 12, 2024The news of the incident in Austin this morning comes after a similar incident took place during the festival back in 2014.A man named as Rashad Owens was arrested after killing four and injuring more than 20 others on March 13, 2014.