Indian Student Killed in Texas Hit-and-Run Weeks Before Graduation

A promising young life was cut short in Denton, Texas, when 23-year-old Vangavolu Deepthi from Andhra Pradesh lost her life in a tragic hit-and-run accident, just weeks before completing her master’s degree.

Key Highlights:

• Victim: Vangavolu Deepthi, 23, from Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
• Education:
  
  • Pursuing MS in Computer and Information Science at the University of North Texas
  • Graduated from Narasaraopet Engineering College in 2023
• Accident Details:
  
  • Occurred on April 12 on Carril Al Lago Drive, a residential street in Denton
  • Deepthi and her friend Snigdha (from Medikonduru) were walking when a speeding sedan struck them and fled
  • Deepthi suffered severe head injuries; Snigdha had non-life-threatening wounds
• Medical Response:
  
  • Both were hospitalized immediately
  • Deepthi was admitted to intensive care
  • Despite raising $80,000 through crowdfunding, she passed away on April 15

Family’s Heartbreak:

• Parents: Hanumantha Rao, a small trader, and Ramadevi, a homemaker
• Sold part of their farmland to support her U.S. education
• Last spoke to Deepthi on April 10, when she invited them to her convocation in May

Ongoing Efforts & Investigation:

• Denton police have launched a full investigation
• Public urged to come forward with any leads to identify the vehicle involved
• Deepthi’s body will be airlifted on Saturday and is expected to reach her hometown on Monday

This devastating incident has left her community in mourning, highlighting the emotional and financial sacrifices many Indian families make to support their children’s dreams abroad.