AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is seeking the public's assistance in locating a man who is suspected in a hit-and-run in South Austin in June.
Police say the incident occurred just before 12:30 p.m. on June 1, when APD officers responded to a crash near the intersection of East William Cannon Drive and Janes Ranch Road.
An investigation found that a man driving a dark-colored Chevy Equinox crossed into oncoming traffic and hit another vehicle before immediately leaving the scene. One of the passengers of the vehicle that was hit was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as 20 to 30 years of age with a medium build and an extended goatee beard. He was last seen wearing sunglasses, a black baseball cap, a black T-shirt, black shorts and black sneakers.
Anyone with any information about the driver or vehicle is encouraged to contact APD at 512-974-5017. A tip may be submitted anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program online or by calling 512-472-8477.
A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.