Austin Police Seek Hit-And-Run Driver Who Left Pedestrian With Life-Threatening Injuries

EAST AUSTIN, TX -- Austin police continue to search for a hit-and-run driver they say struck two pedestrians early Thursday before fleeing the scene.

One of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries, Austin-Travis County EMS officials said. The critically injured pedestrian is in his 20s, EMS officials said.

A second pedestrian, a man in his 30s, also was struck but his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.

The incident occurred just before 1 a.m. at the intersection of East Riverside Drive and Willow Creek Drive. Police said the driver that struck the pedestrians was traveling in a black Toyota RAV-4.

Anyone who has information into the incident is urged to contact police by telephone at (512) 974-5789 or via Email.