Austin American-Statesman
Author: Jeff Bell
Published: 4:58 PM CST January 10, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two suspects who allegedly hit an officer with a car during a traffic stop and fled the scene.
The incident happened on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, around 4:37 a.m. in the 6400 block of Chimney Creek Circle, just southwest of U.S. 183 and U.S. 290.
Police said two suspects in a sedan failed to stop and yield to APD officers during the traffic stop. They reportedly turned into Chimney Creek Circle, a cul-de-sac, before U-turning and accelerating towards the officers and the patrol car. One of the officers was hit as the suspects left the area, APD said.
The driver is described as a Hispanic man, approximately 18 to 25 years old, with black hair in a bowl cut, no facial hair and a tan complexion.
Credit: Austin Police Department
The passenger is described a heavyset Hispanic man, approximately 18 to 25 years old, with black hair with a dyed blond middle part and a light complexion.
Credit: Austin Police Department
The suspect vehicle is described as possibly a newer model Lexus sedan, silver or gray in color.
Credit: Austin Police Department
Anyone with any information is asked to contact APD at 512-974-5177 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.