A late-night walk along Jones Road in northwest Harris County ended in tragedy Sunday when a hit-and-run driver struck two men, killing one and sending the other to the hospital. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died as Michael Shannon, and says both pedestrians were heading southbound when a vehicle slammed into them and then took off. The second man was hospitalized and is listed in stable condition, according to deputies.
Deputies search for suspect vehicle
Investigators say the crash was reported around 8:30 p.m. in the 13000 block of Jones Road near Mills Road. A silver Toyota RAV4 allegedly hit the two men as they walked southbound, then kept going without stopping to help. The sheriff’s office identified the victims as Michael Shannon and Mack Quinn. Shannon later died from his injuries, while Quinn was taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to Click2Houston.
Authorities renew tip appeal
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers have pushed out a public alert on X, asking anyone with video, photos or other leads about the vehicle or driver to come forward as deputies canvass the area. The social post from the sheriff’s office underscores that the driver fled the scene and urges witnesses to contact investigators. The original alert is available on the Harris County Sheriff's Office X account.
How to help and local safety concerns
Investigators are asking anyone with information to call the HCSO Vehicular Crimes Division at 713-221-6000 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477), contact details widely shared by local outlets following the case. Deputies also pointed out that this stretch of Jones Road has no sidewalks and no marked crosswalks, a combination they say leaves pedestrians especially exposed, according to FOX26 Houston.
Nationally, hit-and-run crashes continue to account for a significant share of deadly collisions, a trend detailed in a recent overview from the NHTSA.
Legal stakes if driver is found
Under Texas law, leaving the scene of a crash that causes death is not just callous behavior, it is a felony offense. Failing to stop and render aid after a wreck that results in death is a second-degree felony that can carry prison time, according to the Texas Transportation Code. Investigators are urging anyone with dash-cam recordings or surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses to share it with deputies as they work to identify the silver RAV4 and the person behind the wheel.
