Multiple US Cities Investigate Hit-and-Run Incidents Injuring Pedestrians
Multiple US Cities Investigate Hit-and-Run Incidents Injuring Pedestrians

Multiple US Cities Investigate Hit-and-Run Incidents Injuring Pedestrians

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Several police departments across the U.S. are seeking public assistance to identify suspects involved in recent hit-and-run incidents. In North Austin, a truck struck a 68-year-old man crossing Research Boulevard, leaving him with life-threatening injuries; the suspect is described as a Hispanic male driving a silver or gray truck. In Shreveport, authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving an elderly woman who was found deceased with signs of trauma. Meanwhile, in North Platte, Nebraska, a pedestrian was hit by a dark-colored midsized SUV—possibly maroon or purple—while legally crossing in a crosswalk; the vehicle briefly stopped but fled, leaving the pedestrian with minor injuries. Police urge anyone with information to contact their respective departments or submit anonymous tips through local Crime Stoppers programs, with rewards offered in some cases. These incidents highlight the ongoing issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes without rendering aid or notifying authorities.

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