Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at 14700 Hempstead Road about 6:45 p.m. last Friday (January 3).
The identity of the deceased male, 35, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant V. Vo and Officer T. Syed reported:
The male was standing in the roadway when he was struck by a gray Lexus RX300 traveling southeast near the above address. The male fell into the roadway and was struck a second time by a white pickup truck of unknown make or model. The driver of the pickup truck did not stop to provide assistance and fled the scene. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased.
According to witnesses, the male pedestrian was seen throughout the day walking up and down and standing in the roadway.
The driver of the Lexus, who remained at the scene, was determined not to be impaired and was questioned and released
Anyone with information on the wanted driver of the white pickup truck is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
VHS/JKS 1-6-25
Inc. #001333925-A
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