A quiet early-morning stop on a Northeast El Paso street turned violent when a 58-year-old man was struck by a car while getting out of his pickup, leaving him seriously injured and the driver nowhere to be found.
The hit-and-run happened around 2:29 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, in the 4500 block of Hercules. El Paso police say the driver who hit the man took off instead of sticking around to help.
Investigators Zero In on Suspect Vehicle
According to investigators, evidence at the scene points to a gray 2019 to 2025 Volkswagen Jetta as the suspect vehicle. The car is expected to have noticeable damage on the right front bumper and the passenger-side door mirror, as reported by KFOX14.
Crime Stoppers Joins the Search
Crime Stoppers of El Paso is supporting the El Paso Police Department through its Crime of the Week program and has released photos of the vehicle investigators are seeking. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 566-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online through Crime Stoppers of El Paso.
Witness Tips and Cameras Could Crack the Case
Witnesses told police the vehicle was last seen heading westbound on Hercules and crossing Dyer. Security cameras in the area also caught the car on video, and investigators are reviewing the footage. No suspect name has been released at this time, according to KFOX14.
How Neighbors Can Help
Drivers and residents who were in the Hercules–Dyer area the night of March 1 and have dash-cam, doorbell, or other security footage are asked to save the video and share it with investigators. Tipsters will remain anonymous, and information that leads to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward, Crime Stoppers of El Paso notes.
