City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date: Nov. 13, 2025
Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 25-2961394
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 8:06 p.m.
Location: 1600 block of W Ben White Blvd.
On October 23, 2025, at approximately 8:06 p.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a crash that involved a suspect vehicle, a pedestrian, and a dog. The suspect vehicle left the scene immediately after the crash.
The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries and has since been released. The pedestrian’s dog died as a result of the crash.
The suspect vehicle is described as:
- Chevrolet
- Pickup truck
- Two-door
- Blue or black in color
Anyone with any information may 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.