Police looking for driver of truck involved in east Austin hit-and-run crash with motorcycle
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash early Monday morning that left a motorcyclist injured.
The crash happened near the intersection of Springdale Road and the U.S. Highway 290 eastbound service road shortly after 5:30 a.m. Monday, according to the Austin Police Department.
APD said a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on the U.S. 290 service road and it collided with a motorcycle. The suspect vehicle did not stop to render aid or call 911 and left the scene immediately after the crash, according to police.
The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police said the victim is currently in stable condition and was released from the hospital.
APD described the suspect vehicle as a pickup truck that likely has damage near the left rear side/truck bed area, and the damage may have red or maroon paint transfer from the motorcycle.
Anyone with any information 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.
