AUSTIN, Texas — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who allegedly walked away from a crash in Southeast Austin earlier this year that left the other driver injured, according to the Austin Police Department.
The crash occurred around 12:27 a.m. on Friday, May 8, near S. US 183 northbound and Metropolis Drive, police said. The suspect rear-ended another vehicle, causing minor injuries to the other driver, according to APD.
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The suspect initially remained at the scene but then fled on foot across US 183, police said. Her vehicle, a silver 2017 Cadillac XT5, was impounded.
The suspect is described as a white female with blonde hair, according to APD.
Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.