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Austin Police Seek Driver in Fatal Parmer Lane Hit-and-Run, Renew Appeal in Separate Bicycle Case

A separate Oct. 14 hit-and-run that injured a bicyclist carries a reward of up to $1,000 for information.

Overview

  • APD said the Oct. 21 crash on Parmer Lane involved three vehicles, with one driver found dead in the roadway and a second driver remaining at the scene and cooperating.
  • Investigators believe a third vehicle struck the man and continued eastbound in the 800 block of Parmer Lane.
  • The sought vehicle is described as a light SUV or crossover with possible damage to the lower front left side.
  • Anyone with information on the Oct. 21 case is asked to contact Detective Matthew Gil at 512-974-4969 or submit an anonymous tip to Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477 or austincrimestoppers.org.
  • In the Oct. 14 bicycle collision at West 30th Street and East Drive, detectives seek two people who flagged down help, with tips accepted at the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111 and a reward of up to $1,000 available for information leading to an arrest.