Austin Police Search for New Year’s Day Hit and Run Suspect

According to KXAN, Austin Police are looking for the driver who crashed into a woman crossing the street and then fled the scene on New Year’s Day.

Police reports stated that a group of people were crossing the street on the corner of 7th Street and the Interstate 35 Frontage Road when a truck struck a woman in the crosswalk. A passenger from the truck got out to check on the pedestrian while the driver stayed in the vehicle, but he shortly returned to the truck, and they both fled the scene of the crash.

The pedestrian was transported to University Medical Center at Brackenridge Hospital for the injuries she sustained.

The suspect was driving a silver or light colored, newer model Toyota Tacoma. Anyone with information is asked to call the Austin Police Department Leaving the Scene Unit at 512-974-6935.

A Negligent Driver Hit Me at an Intersection and I Need an Experienced Austin Attorney

Downtown living is becoming more and more popular in Austin. However, more people living in the center of town means that there are more opportunities for pedestrians and vehicles to collide. Even though pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, they are often the ones who suffer the most when a car or truck disobeys traffic laws and runs into an innocent person on foot.

Drivers who hurt pedestrians must be held accountable for their mistakes. If you or your loved one was injured while crossing a street on foot, you need an honest and competent Austin injury lawyer to fight for what you need to recover. Call us today at (512) 474-8346, comment on this post or reach out to us on our Facebook page for more information.

Did You Know: According to the Texas Department of Transportation, it is important to make eye contact with drivers before you cross a street.

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