Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7700 East Navigation Boulevard

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at 7700 East Navigation Boulevard about 9:05 p.m. on Saturday (May 28).

The identity of the male victim, 79, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Dunn and Officer T. Phillips reported:

The victim, a pedestrian, was crossing East Navigation Boulevard at the 77th Street intersection when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling eastbound on East Navigation.  The driver of the vehicle fled the scene without stopping to render aid.  The victim was transported by Houston Fire Department paramedics to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Anyone with information on the vehicle or wanted driver is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



KJS/JFC    5-31-22
Inc. #070859022-I