A Houston man walking along the North Freeway in the early morning hours was struck and killed in a violent hit-and-run that involved multiple vehicles, according to investigators. The victim has been identified as Rudy Thomas Jackson, and authorities say the drivers took off instead of stopping to help.
#HitAndRun #Houston Rudy Thomas Jackson lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run on the North Fwy. The driver(s) fled the scene. @houstonpolice If you know anything, call 713-222-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Cash reward possible. #hounews #tipline #seesomethingsaysomething
— Crime Stoppers HOU (@crimestophou) April 10, 2026
What investigators say
In a press release from Crime Stoppers of Houston, the Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division reports that the fatal crash happened around 6:00 a.m. on March 18 in the 4700 block of the North Freeway. Investigators say Jackson was first hit by an unknown vehicle, then struck a second time by another vehicle that also kept going. The case is listed as HPD Case #353455-26. Jackson suffered severe injuries in the roadway and was later pronounced dead.
How to help
Police are banking on witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip through the Crime Stoppers mobile app or website. The organization notes that “all tipsters remain anonymous,” and says it may pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. To qualify for a reward, tips must be made directly to Crime Stoppers.
What the law says
Texas law is clear on this kind of situation: drivers involved in a crash that results in death must stop, provide identifying information and offer reasonable aid. Leaving the scene can be prosecuted as a felony. Those obligations and potential penalties are spelled out in Texas Transportation Code §550.021.
Investigation status
As of the Crime Stoppers of Houston release dated April 10, 2026, no arrests had been announced, and HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division was still working the case. Investigators are asking anyone with dashcam footage, surveillance video or other information from the area that morning to contact Crime Stoppers or Houston police to help them piece together exactly what happened on the freeway.
