Police searching for driver who hit 4 pedestrians, food truck in Southeast Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - Police are searching for the driver who hit several pedestrians with her car, then crashed into a food truck, causing it to catch fire in Southeast Austin on Tuesday.

Austin-Travis County EMS said on Tuesday, Oct. 22, around 5:13 p.m., they received a call about several pedestrians being hit by a car at 2538 Elmont Dr. The car then hit a food truck that caught on fire.

Four people were injured in the crash. Two adults were taken to local hospitals, and two others had minor injures.

Photo courtesy: Austin Fire Department

Austin police said at 4:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported her phone was stolen. A report was taken by the officer. 

Shortly after, officers responded to the hit-and-run crash in Southeast Austin.

Police said they believe the driver was upset with the person she thought stole her phone. The driver then ran over that person, hitting three other pedestrians nearby.

The father of the driver's child is believed to have taken her phone, police said.

The driver is not in custody, and police are actively searching for her. 

If you have any information on the incident, call the Austin Police Department.