After 6 p.m. on Nov. 11, a white Volkswagen SUV struck an e-bike rider at the intersection of Mesa Drive and Rockford Lane, leaving the cyclist with a bodily injury and the vehicle fleeing the scene.
The Incident
Austin Police responded to the crash shortly after 6 p.m. on Nov. 11. The victim was riding an e-bike on Mesa Drive when the SUV turned onto Rockford Lane and collided with the cyclist. The suspect vehicle left the scene without stopping or rendering aid.
Suspect Profile
Police describe the suspect as a white, medium-build man with a red/auburn goatee that reaches his chest. He is said to have a thick Southern accent, is between 40 and 50 years old, weighs 160 to 170 pounds, and stands about 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 inches tall.
How to Help
Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information that leads to an arrest.
Key Takeaways
- The hit-and-run occurred on Nov. 11 at Mesa Drive and Rockford Lane.
- The victim, an e-bike rider, suffered bodily injury.
- The suspect is a white male, 40-50, medium build, with a red goatee and Southern accent.
Police are urging the public to provide any details that could help identify the driver and bring him to justice.
