Austin Police searching for suspect involved in deadly crash on South Congress
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is searching for a suspect who was involved in a south Austin hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in May.
Police are also seeking the public’s help to gather information that may lead officers to identify and capture the suspect.
Around 11:44 p.m. on May 20, police said Bobby Wayne Carr was riding his bike when he was hit by a car in the 4100 block of South Congress Avenue. He was taken to a hospital for serious head injuries and died days later, APD said.
Austin Police described the suspect’s vehicle as a two or four-door style 2024 Black Ford Bronco with a missing front right side fender. Police added that there is possible “collision damage” to the front side of the vehicle.
The vehicle was also described as having blacked out wheels, a mounted rear tire and a white license plate on the lower left rear.
The department said anyone with information on this case should call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111. You can also submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
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