Austin police search for suspect in hit-and-run crash


AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was searching for a suspect related to a hit-and-run crash that occurred Nov. 9 in north Austin.

APD said the victim of the crash had minor injuries.

According to police, the crash occurred at approximately 1:35 p.m. in the 8500 block of the Research Boulevard service road heading north.

  1. Suspect in north Austin hit-and-run crash (APD photo)

    Suspect in north Austin hit-and-run crash (APD photo)

  2. Suspect vehicle in north Austin hit-and-run crash (APD photo)

    Suspect vehicle in north Austin hit-and-run crash (APD photo)

Austin Police said the suspect was driving when he was involved in a crash with the victim’s vehicle. APD said the suspect did not stop to render aid or call 9-1-1 and immediately left the scene following the crash.

Police described the suspect as a Hispanic man with an average build and medium-length hair. The suspect vehicle was described as a white, two-door GMC Truck with a white sticker in the rear window. APD said the truck might have damage in the front due to the crash.

APD said anyone with information should contact 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.

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