Houston police are delving into a deadly incident that transpired on the North Freeway during the early hours—tragedy struck at roughly 1 a.m. yesterday when a pedestrian was fatally hit by an unidentified vehicle.
The victim, a male whose name has yet to be disclosed pending confirmation from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, was reportedly seen walking erratically on the freeway before the accident, he was walking in a manner that indicated a lack of clear intention or destination, causing concern for his safety. Sergeant D. Rose and Officer R. Young of the HPD Vehicular Crimes Division noted the male was in the southbound lanes when he was struck, and subsequent vehicles may have hit him thereafter, according to the City of Houston, Texas.
Authorities have not yet identified the make or model of the vehicle involved, and descriptions of potential suspects remain elusive. In the wake of the crash, a passerby noticed the body and promptly dialed 9-1-1, triggering a police response and an ongoing investigation.
Police urge anyone with insights or knowledge about the crash to reach out to the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072, meanwhile, those wishing to offer information anonymously might consider contacting Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS, detail their whereabouts or what they might have seen can provide officials with a clearer picture of the events leading up to this unfortunate loss of life, as per the City of Houston, Texas.
