Police searching for driver involved in deadly pedestrian hit-and-run in North Austin

Austin police are searching for the driver involved in a deadly pedestrian hit-and-run in North Austin.

Police said on April 12, around 7:21 p.m., officers responded to a crash in the 9000 block of North IH 35 SVRD.

A GMC Yukon struck bicyclist Ramon Clemente Nolasco when the vehicle pulled out of a private driveway. The driver did not stop and render aid, or call 911. 

Nolasco was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.

APD released photos of the suspect vehicle.

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The driver and passenger were described as Hispanic men last seen wearing constructive reflective vests.

Anyone with any information should contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You may submit your tip 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.