Austin police seek suspect in hit-and-run crashes causing serious injuries

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On Monday, March 18, 2024, at approximately 1:46 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to reports of a crash in the 8400 block of N IH 35 SB. Preliminary investigation revealed that a suspect vehicle crashed into the rear of a victim’s sedan as they were traveling southbound on the 100 block of N IH 35 SB. The victim followed the suspect vehicle, and at some point, the suspect vehicle crashed into the rear of a motorcyclist that was traveling southbound on the 8400 block of N IH 35 SB. The suspect vehicle did not stop and left the area at high speed.

The rider of the motorcycle was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The suspect vehicle is described as:

– Infiniti
– Two-door
– Model: G35/G37
– Year: 2013-2019
– Color: Black or Gray
– Specialty Texas license plates with a star on the left side

The suspect driver is described as:

– Hispanic male
– Approximately 20 years old
– Thin build
– Short black hair

Anyone with any information may submit their 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.

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