In a tragic holiday incident, Texas authorities are on the lookout for the individual responsible for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in West Travis County on Christmas night. As reported by CBS Austin, at around 11:51 p.m., a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on W Hwy 71, near the intersection with Paleface Ranch Road. Sadly, the individual succumbed to the injuries.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has swiftly moved to request assistance from the public. They are trying to possibly identify a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, dating from 1994 to 2002, that's thought to be involved in the incident. Impressively, they have acted upon concrete evidence found at the scene of the crash.
In line with a brief supplied by KXAN, the driver responsible for the mishap did not stop to render aid to the gravely injured pedestrian. This negligent act has now turned into a search for the driver, who DPS is looking to bring in for questioning.
DPS is casting a wide net to include anyone with potential information. They are calling upon not only the witnesses but also automotive body shop owners and workers to step forward. To be of assistance is to actively help bring a sense of justice to a situation marked by needless loss. Information can helpfully be relayed to DPS at (512) 424-7391.
