HOUSTON – A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash while attempting to cross a street in southwest Houston on Sunday with his family.
The crash happened in the 8800 block of South Braeswood Boulevard around 10 p.m., the Houston Police Department said.
Officers said the “elderly man” was pushing an empty stroller and crossing the street with his grandchild and their mother, who were behind him. Then, a white SUV struck the man and did not stop to help the family. Authorities do not know if the traffic light was green or not.
Area residents KPRC 2 Investigates spoke with on Monday said the area along Braeswood Boulevard near Gessner Road is one where drivers routinely ignore the posted speed limit.
The man was taken to the hospital and later died from his injuries. The child and mother were not injured, and no one was identified.
Officers have limited information about the vehicle, the only description is a white SUV.
Investigators from HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division have been canvassing the area for video, but also are asking for the public’s help.
If you know anything about this case, you can call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.