Case:  23-0591282
 
Date:  February 28, 2023
 
Time:  8:20 p.m.

Location:  Intersection of N Lamar Boulevard and Rutland Drive
 
Deceased:  Unidentified pedestrian
 
 
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between an unknown vehicle and an unidentified bicyclist at the intersection of North Lamar Boulevard and Rutland Drive. The cyclist was crossing the intersection at the crosswalk when the crash happened. The cyclist died on scene. The driver of the unknown vehicle did not stop or call 911.
 
Suspect vehicle involved:

• Possibly a white colored sedan
• May have recent damage as a result of the crash

This incident is being investigated as Austin's 17th fatal crash of 2023, resulting in 17 fatalities for the year. On the date of this crash in 2022, there were a total of 15 fatal crashes that resulted in 16 deaths.

These statements are from the initial assessment of the fatal crash, and the investigation is still pending. Fatality information may change.

Anyone with any information about the driver or the vehicle involved should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your 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.