City of Austin
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Case: 23-0701384
Date: March 11, 2023
Time: 6:56 p.m.
Location: Guadalupe Street and Nelray Boulevard
On Saturday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 6:56 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between an unknown vehicle and a cyclist near Guadalupe Street and Nelray Boulevard. Preliminary investigation shows that the cyclist was heading east on Nelray Boulevard when the driver of an unidentified vehicle, which was traveling north on Guadalupe Street, ran the stop sign and hit the cyclist. The vehicle's driver stopped briefly but left the area without checking on the victim or calling 9-1-1. The driver left the scene through the parking lot of 5426 Guadalupe Street.
The victim was taken to Dell Children's Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and has since been released.
The suspect vehicle is described as:
- Possibly an SUV or Crossover style
- White or Silver in color
Anyone with any information about the driver or the description of the vehicle may submit a 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.