On-Duty Traffic Agent Sideswiped On Washington Avenue; Police Search For Driver

The driver of a red or burgundy Volkswagen Passat who hit-and-ran an on-duty traffic agent on Washington Avenue is being sought by police, who today released the following images from a nearby surveillance camera.

It was around 10:42pm last Friday, October 23 when the 30-year-old male traffic agent got sideswiped and knocked to the ground as he approached his parked car — a marked police vehicle. He was taken to Methodist Hospital in stable condition.

The car was heading northbound on Washington Avenue and is described as likely having passenger side mirror damage.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips online or via text: text 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.