APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury

Case: 26-5005779

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Time: Approximately 2 a.m.

Location: Near Congress Avenue and 5th Street
 
The Austin Police (APD) Highway Enforcement Investigations Unit is requesting the public’s assistance with information regarding a Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury that occurred on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at approximately 2 a.m. near the intersection of Congress Avenue and 5th Street.
 
The victim was on a bicycle riding southbound on Congress Avenue and was hit by an unknown vehicle that left the scene immediately after the collision. The victim sought medical attention on his own and sustained non-life threatening serious bodily injury.

Suspect vehicle: Unknown

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 is available for information leading to an arrest.