Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at 2100 State Highway 6 South about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday (April 18).
The identity of the deceased male victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant E. Fendia and Officer J. Glenn reported:
The victim was attempting to cross the main lanes of traffic at the above address when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 6. The driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid. A passerby located the victim in the street and called 911. Paramedics transported the victim to West Houston Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
JFC/VHS 4-19-18
Inc #048883818-E