Police Seek Hit-And-Run Driver That Left Five-Year-Old Injured In East Austin [Video]

EAST AUSTIN, TX — Police on Monday reached out to the public for help in identifying the culprit in a hit-and-run incident that left a five-year-old injured.

Last Monday, Jan. 23, at around 7:10 a.m. Austin police responded to a failure-to-stop-and-render aid call along the 35o0 block of Webberville Rd. The victim was crossing the street en route to a convenience store when the car struck him, sending the boy into the air.

Police said the suspect sped off and fled the scene. The car is described as a silver/gray vehicle, possibly a mid-late 90’s four-door Honda Accord.

A nearby surveillance camera captured the moment the car struck the child. Watch it below, but be warned some might find it difficult for some to watch.

Anyone with information should contact police at (512) 974-5789 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS. Those with information also can text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES or submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

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