Austin Police Continue Hunt for Fatal Hit-and-Run Driver
Authorities are seeking information on a blue pickup truck involved in an October 2025 collision that killed Khaled Saadeddine.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Accidents
Khaled Saadeddine died in a hospital after being struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter or bicycle in Austin on October 18, 2025. The driver of the blue, four-door Dodge Ram fled the scene, and police continue to investigate the incident.
Why it matters
The tragedy remains unresolved as the suspect has not been identified, leaving the family without answers more than a year after the collision. Public tips remain critical to the ongoing investigation into this fatal event.
The Austin Police Department is managing the investigation under case number 25-2911713. Officials continue to process tips from the public regarding the blue, four-door Dodge Ram truck that lacked a license plate at the time of the collision.
The players
Khaled Saadeddine
He was the victim of a fatal hit-and-run collision in downtown Austin.
Austin Police Department
This local law enforcement agency is actively investigating the collision and soliciting tips from the public.
The details
The victim was traveling downtown when he was struck by the truck, which drove away immediately after the crash. Saadeddine died from his injuries in a hospital, and his son was born just one month after the collision occurred.
Timeline
October 18, 2025: Khaled Saadeddine was struck in a fatal hit-and-run collision.
November 2025: Khaled Saadeddine's son was born.
October 25, 2026: An update was published regarding the ongoing police investigation.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern of unsolved hit-and-run investigations in major metropolitan areas where vehicle identification is limited by missing plates. The incident occurred during a period of high transit activity in the city, similar to the crowds seen during the 2025 Austin F1 Grand Prix traffic patterns.
Residents are encouraged to contact the Vehicular Homicide Unit at 512-974-8111 or reach out to Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477 with any relevant information. Providing tips helps the police maintain public safety and resolve open cases.
The takeaway
This case highlights the difficulty of identifying perpetrators in hit-and-run incidents where vehicles lack proper license plates. Authorities emphasize that any public observation or video footage from the night of October 18, 2025, could be the key to identifying the suspect.
Further reading
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