Authorities in Texas are appealing to the community for assistance in tracking down a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a pedestrian riding a scooter.

The tragic event unfolded in the vicinity of downtown Austin on October 18, shortly after 11:30 p.m. Khaled Saadeddine, 33, was struck and killed by a truck at the intersection of East 11th Street and San Jacinto Boulevard.

Emergency responders rushed Saadeddine to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. According to the Austin Police Department, Saadeddine was officially pronounced dead the day after the collision.

In an effort to locate the suspect, the Austin Police have released an image of the truck involved in the October 18 incident.

This case marks Austin’s 78th fatal traffic incident of the year, contributing to the total of 82 crash-related fatalities in the area.

Authorities urge anyone with information to reach out to the Austin Police Department’s Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.

[Feature Photo via Austin PD]