Authorities are seeking the public's help to identify a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that left an E-bike rider injured earlier last month. According to the Austin Police Department, the collision occurred at the intersection of Mesa Drive and Rockford Lane in Austin, Texas, on November 10, 2025, at approximately 6:05 p.m.
The suspect, driving a white Volkswagen SUV, reportedly struck the cyclist who was traversing Mesa Drive and then fled the scene after turning onto Rockford Lane, without offering aid to the victim who sustained bodily injury. Witnesses described the suspect as a white male in his 40s or 50s, with a medium build, weighing between 160 to 170 pounds, and standing around 5'8" to 5'10". He was also noted for having a distinctive red/auburn goatee that went down to his chest and a thick Southern accent.
The APD provided a description of the suspect vehicle: a white Volkswagen SUV, along with a request for anyone with information to come forward. The department's plea for public cooperation was echoed through their statement stating, "Anyone with any information may submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477." They have also offered a reward of up to $1,000 for information that could lead to an arrest.
The Austin Police emphasize the need for community assistance to hold accountable those who shirk such responsibilities while putting the lives of others at risk. The Crime Stoppers Program provides an avenue for citizens to aid in the capture of the suspect, with the possibility of a financial incentive that goes up to his chest, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the community's role in remedying such injustices.
