Austin Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver Killing Man Riding Bicycle

KXAN.com has reported Austin, Texas Police are searching for the driver of a Ford F-150 responsible for the hit-and-run accident that killed a man riding his bicycle, Monday night, on U.S. Highway 183.

The hit-and-run took place in the northbound service lanes of the highway near Technology.

Several callers contacted the police around 10:30 p.m. Monday reporting a man lying in the road on U.S. Highway 183 in Northwest Austin.

Justin Patrick Murphy, 25, was the victim, identified by police late Tuesday.

The vehicle killing Murphy never stopped and police said the vehicle’s front-end and passenger-side headlight was damaged.

Detectives found debris at the scene of the accident and believe it is from the vehicle that hit Murphy. They hope to find the driver to figure out what happened.

“It could be the person who hit him was not at fault,” said Sgt. Anthony Bigongiari. “That’s why our detectives are analyzing the debris at the scene.”

Austin personal injury attorneys understand the dangers of the road and caution motorists and bicyclists to be aware of each other.

There are safety measures bicyclists can take, however, to help prevent future accidents. Some include:
• Paying attention to vehicles on the road
• Making eye contact with cars before riding your bike across the street
• Attaching a light to your bike if you are going to be riding at night
• Wearing bright clothes so that other motorists can see you

If you or someone you know has been injured in a hit-and-run or car accident, contact our Austin car accident attorneys at Gonzales & Gonzales.