Austin hit-and-run crash victim undergoes multiple surgeries, police continue search for suspect

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was searching for a suspect vehicle related to a hit-and-run crash that caused the victim to undergo multiple surgeries.

According to police, the crash occurred Feb. 8 at approximately 5:20 p.m. near S. Lamar Boulevard and Hether Street in south Austin.

APD said officers responded and found an injured pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle that did not stop to render aid or call 911, and instead left the scene after the crash.