Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred at 1401 North Highway 6 about 4:25 a.m. on November 8.
The suspect, Jorge Alberto Zuniga, 39 is charged with failure to stop and render aid in a vehicle involving death and intoxication manslaughter in the 263rd Criminal District Court. Zuniga’s booking photo is attached to this news release.
The identity of deceased male, 48, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeants K. Bui, E. Alejandro and Officer J. Trevino reported:
A gray Cadillac XT5 was disabled and stopped along the side of the roadway at the above address and its driver was outside the vehicle. A red Ford F150 struck the Cadillac, causing a chain reaction that led to the driver of the Cadillac suffering fatal injuries. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Adult female passengers in both vehicles suffered minor injuries. They were transported to an area hospital.
The driver of the Ford fled the scene on foot. He returned approximately one hour later and was detained. He was determined to be intoxicated. The Harris County District Attorney’s office was consulted and the suspect was arrested and charged.
Jorge Alberto Zuniga
SOA/JKS 11-9-26
Inc. #711237026