Houston police have released surveillance photos of a male and a vehicle wanted in a crash at 2400 Fulton about noon on October 9 in which the male fled the scene with the female crash victim.
Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Thomas Vincent Arrington (w/m, 54) as a person of interest wanted for questioning in this case. He is not charged at this time. The female crash victim’s name and whereabouts are unknown.
Surveillance photos of the person of interest and his truck are attached to this news release. The truck is an older model, turquoise F-150 with Texas license plates DWN7341.
HPD Homicide Division Detective T. Colbert and R. Ridel reported:
According to witnesses, a male was driving a truck southbound on Fulton near the 610 North Loop. A female was crossing the street along the Metro rail tracks when the suspect drove over the speed bumps, U-turned and ran directly into the female, who was knocked unconscious.
The suspect attempted to leave, but witnesses followed him until he returned back to the female to check on her. The suspect told witnesses the female was his wife and he stated he was taking her to Ben Taub General Hospital.
Investigators have found no record of the female arriving at the hospital. There have been no reports made with missing persons or any reports of any found deceased women in the Houston area. Numerous attempts have been made to locate Arrington for questioning.
Anyone with information on Thomas Arrington’s whereabouts is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
JFC/VHS 10-19-17
Inc #127881817