Case:   24-2400073
 
Time:  1:04 a.m.
 
Date:  Tuesday, August 27, 2024
 
Location:  700 block of East Ben White Boulevard SVRD WB
 
Deceased:  Michael Schoenherr, White male, 1/9/1986

APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a suspect vehicle in connection to fatal crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at approximately 1:04 a.m. The incident happened in the 700 block of East Ben White, near the Murphy's gas station. The pedestrian, later identified as Michael Schoenherr, was pronounced deceased on scene.

The suspect vehicle did not stop and instead left the scene immediately after the crash.

Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

ORIGINAL RELEASE: August 28, 2024

Case:                           24-2400073
 
Time:                           1:04 a.m.
 
Date:                           Tuesday, August 27, 2024
 
Location:                     700 block of East Ben White Boulevard SVRD WB
 
Deceased:                   Unidentified
 
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at approximately 1:04 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 700 block of East Ben White Boulevard SVRD WB. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. The vehicle did not stop. 

This incident is being investigated as Austin’s 58th fatal crash of 2024, resulting in 63 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2023, 63 fatal crashes resulted in 66 fatalities.
 
These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.
 
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.