The Austin Police Department is reaching out to the public seeking assistance in tracking down a suspect involved in a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a pedestrian in September. The collision, which is currently under investigation as the city's 64th fatal crash of the year, occurred on September 17, at 6:24 a.m. Frank Ramos, the deceased pedestrian, was struck in the 7400 block of Ed Bluestein Boulevard SVRD NB, as per official information from the Austin Police Department.
Investigators are seeking a vehicle described as a Chrysler 200, model years 2013 to 2014, with uncertain color and likely front-passenger side damage resulting from the crash, including a broken headlight. The involved vehicle was reported to have left the scene post-collision, without attempts to provide aid or notify emergency services. Police are urging anyone with details to come forward and contact the APD Vehicular Homicide unit or to submit tips anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program.
APD's call for community assistance stresses the importance of public involvement in resolving such cases. The Capital Area Crime Stoppers provides a platform for anonymous tip submission, potentially offering a critical piece of the puzzle in identifying those responsible. The contact number for the Vehicular Homicide unit is 512-974-8111, and for anonymous tips, the public can reach out to austincrimestoppers.org or call 512-472-8477. It's the collective effort of citizens and police alike that can bring some measure of justice to the bereaved in the wake of such tragedies.
