Skip to main content
Clear icon
70º

Man charged in Christmas Eve crash that killed southwest Houston couple, HPD says

Alessio Leonardo Benvinetto, 20 (Houston Police Department)

HOUSTON – A man has been arrested and charged for a hit-and-run crash that left two people dead at a southwest Houston intersection on Christmas Eve, police said.

Alessio Leonardo Benvinetto, 20, is charged with two counts of failure to stop and render aid for the deaths of Juan Sapon, 60, and Marta Sapon, 59.

Recommended Videos



Both Juan and Marta were crossing South Gessner Road in a Toyota Camry when Benvinetto, who police said was driving at excessive speed in his Chevrolet Silverado, struck them.

The couple was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, according to police.

Police said Benvinetto ran from the scene on foot.

A court date has not been set for Benvinetto.

See more:

Couple married nearly 40 years killed in hit-and-run crash in southwest Houston on Christmas Eve

2 killed in hit-and-run crash in SW Houston, police say


About the Author

A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

Loading...