HOUSTON – Officers with the Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division are searching for a suspect who allegedly struck a man while he was crossing the street in west Houston last month.
It happened in the 11400 block of Harwin Drive near Wilcrest Drive.
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Police said shortly before 11:30 p.m., Hector Emilio Mateo-Suar was crossing the street on Wilcrest Drive when a dark-colored SUV traveling eastbound on Harwin Drive struck him.
The driver did not stop to help Mateo-Suar and took off at high rate of speed. Mateo-Suar died at the scene, according to police.
Police believe the vehicle the suspect was driving had tinted windows.
Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.