APD seeking leads in January fatal hit-and-run

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police Department said its Vehicular Homicide unit was searching for leads in a fatal January hit-and-run crash.

APD said the crash happened at 1:58 a.m. Jan. 10 in the 2000 block of East Oltorf Street. The pedestrian involved was identified as 63-year-old Floyd Elem. He later died at the hospital.


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Detectives said they believe a woman who was driving a teal-colored Jeep may have information that could help with the investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident was asked to contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. 

A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

 

FILE: Austin Police Department patch
FILE: Austin Police Department patch

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police Department said its Vehicular Homicide unit was searching for leads in a fatal January hit-and-run crash.

APD said the crash happened at 1:58 a.m. Jan. 10 in the 2000 block of East Oltorf Street. The pedestrian involved was identified as 63-year-old Floyd Elem. He later died at the hospital.


PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Police looking for driver after deadly hit-and-run in south Austin

Detectives said they believe a woman who was driving a teal-colored Jeep may have information that could help with the investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident was asked to contact APD’s Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. 

A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

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