Location:                   10300 Burnet Rd (south of Braker; across from Q2 soccer stadium)

Suspect Vehicle:       White or Silver 2005-2011 Mercedes ML350 SUV

The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, at approximately 9:46 p.m., on the 10300 block of Burnet Rd.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was riding his bicycle north on Burnet Rd. when a vehicle hit him from behind. The driver fled the scene heading north without attempting to check on the victim or call 911 for assistance. As a result of the incident, the victim suffered severe, life-threatening injuries.

Based on vehicle parts found at the scene, investigators determined that the suspect vehicle is a Mercedes ML350 manufactured between 2005 and 2011. The picture below is a stock photo of the suspect vehicle and may have the following damage:

-          Right headlight: damaged or missing

-          Front right fog light grille: missing

-          Possible dent/crack to the front right consistent with a collision.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS, submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers Web Site (Capital Area Crime Stoppers), or submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers P3 Mobile Phone App.