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Hit-and-run driver arrested for killing man, hurting woman in west Harris County
Read full article: Hit-and-run driver arrested for killing man, hurting woman in west Harris CountyA hit-and-run incident in west Harris County led to the death of a man and serious injuries to a woman named Keturah Palmer. The driver, Yusdenis Llano, was apprehended after the SUV struck the pedestrians on Addicks Satsuma Road around 2 a.m. and fled the scene.
Woman found guilty in 2022 hit-and-run killing of Harris County sergeant
Read full article: Woman found guilty in 2022 hit-and-run killing of Harris County sergeantLavillia Spry has been convicted of intoxication manslaughter for the 2022 hit-and-run that resulted in the death of Harris County Sergeant Ramon Gutierrez.
$5,000 reward offered to find hit-and-run driver in Houston teen’s death
Read full article: $5,000 reward offered to find hit-and-run driver in Houston teen’s deathPolice are seeking assistance in identifying a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed 19-year-old Yeriel Rodriguez Mercado.
Police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed man in NW Houston
Read full article: Police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed man in NW HoustonWitnesses tell police they saw a man on the ground (it's unclear what caused him to be in the line of moving traffic) but that's when a driver ran over the pedestrian, killing him and continued driving.
Who killed Kenneth Thomas? $5,000 reward offered in fatal hit-and-run
Read full article: Who killed Kenneth Thomas? $5,000 reward offered in fatal hit-and-runKenneth Bertran Thomas, an Uber driver, was killed in a hit-and-run incident on July 28 while inspecting his vehicle on the I-10 East Freeway near the Kress exit in Houston.
‘You tortured my dad’: Family pleads for person who hit, killed man in wheelchair in Pasadena to turn themselves in
Read full article: ‘You tortured my dad’: Family pleads for person who hit, killed man in wheelchair in Pasadena to turn themselves inA family is demanding answers after a hit and run driver killed a 73-year-old Pasadena man on his way to breakfast.
Driver flees scene after colliding with 2 women exercising on side of Chambers County roadway, 1 killed
Read full article: Driver flees scene after colliding with 2 women exercising on side of Chambers County roadway, 1 killedA woman was killed and another was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital after a vehicle collided with the two who were exercising off the side of a roadway in Chambers County.
‘I felt close to not making it’: Teenager nearly killed crossing street in Meyerland, driver takes off
Read full article: ‘I felt close to not making it’: Teenager nearly killed crossing street in Meyerland, driver takes offA teenager was nearly killed after she was hit by a car while she was crossing the road.
Woman suspected of being intoxicated arrested after pedestrian struck, killed in hit and run in Galveston
Read full article: Woman suspected of being intoxicated arrested after pedestrian struck, killed in hit and run in GalvestonA woman has been arrested, accused in a fatal hit and run crash along Seawall Boulevard which led to the death of a pedestrian on Thursday.
Family of victim who died in hit and run upset at ‘leniency’ following suspect’s guilty plea
Read full article: Family of victim who died in hit and run upset at ‘leniency’ following suspect’s guilty pleaMore than a year after a man was killed in a hit and run accident near Hardy Toll Road north of Houston, his family says they feel like they are getting further away from finding justice.
Suspected driver in hit-and-run crash that killed USPS worker allegedly lied to police about his car being stolen
Read full article: Suspected driver in hit-and-run crash that killed USPS worker allegedly lied to police about his car being stolenA man suspected in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Saturday in north Houston has been arrested and charged, according to the Houston Police Department.
Man, woman seriously injured after hit and run crash in NW Harris County; authorities seek suspect
Read full article: Man, woman seriously injured after hit and run crash in NW Harris County; authorities seek suspectThe Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office is asking the public for help to discover the identity of a suspect in a hit and run crash which seriously injured two people on a motorcycle.
Who killed Isela Andrade? Authorities seek suspect in fatal hit-and-run crash in NW Harris County
Read full article: Who killed Isela Andrade? Authorities seek suspect in fatal hit-and-run crash in NW Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding a suspect in a fatal hit and run from August.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Police want to question 22-year-old about deadly hit and run crash in south Houston
Read full article: HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Police want to question 22-year-old about deadly hit and run crash in south HoustonHouston police are seeking a person of interest for questioning in regards to a fatal hit and run crash.
Warrant issued for deadly 2020 hit and run after questionable DNA reveals answers about possible suspect
Read full article: Warrant issued for deadly 2020 hit and run after questionable DNA reveals answers about possible suspectHouston police are continuing to track down the driver who they believe is responsible for a deadly hit-and-run collision that happened back in 2020.
WANTED: Search for truck driver continues a year after bicyclist’s death in hit and run crash
Read full article: WANTED: Search for truck driver continues a year after bicyclist’s death in hit and run crashA year after a bicyclist was killed by a hit and run driver in East Harris County, the person responsible fir Raymond Wike's death has not been caught. Now, Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
WHO KILLED OLISEH OJBUM? Suspect wanted after man was killed in hit-and-run while walking in SW Houston, police say
Read full article: WHO KILLED OLISEH OJBUM? Suspect wanted after man was killed in hit-and-run while walking in SW Houston, police sayLaw enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect responsible for the deadly hit and run last month.
‘That was the last time I kissed him’; Woman grieving after husband dies in Heights crash that HPD officer is accused of mishandling
Read full article: ‘That was the last time I kissed him’; Woman grieving after husband dies in Heights crash that HPD officer is accused of mishandlingA Houston police officer was suspended for 10 days for mishandling a pedestrian crash investigation that killed a man while he was running in the Heights earlier this year, according to an internal department memo obtained by Axios Houston.
Motorcyclist hit, killed by driver in pickup truck near downtown Houston, police say
Read full article: Motorcyclist hit, killed by driver in pickup truck near downtown Houston, police sayA search is underway for the driver of a pickup truck who allegedly hit a motorcyclist near downtown Houston early Saturday.
All mainlanes shut down at North Freeway near West Road after man’s body found on highway in apparent hit-and-run, police say
Read full article: All mainlanes shut down at North Freeway near West Road after man’s body found on highway in apparent hit-and-run, police sayAll lanes at I-45 North headed southbound near West Road are shut down after a man’s body was found on the highway in an apparent hit-and-run, police say
Motorcyclist loses foot after hit-and-run crash on S Beltway; police still searching for suspect
Read full article: Motorcyclist loses foot after hit-and-run crash on S Beltway; police still searching for suspectA 21-year-old man who lives in Pearland is lucky to be alive, but missing his left foot after a hit-and-run crash while he was riding his motorcycle on Sunday night.
Caught on camera: Police searching for 2 men accused of intentionally running over motorcycle in northeast Houston
Read full article: Caught on camera: Police searching for 2 men accused of intentionally running over motorcycle in northeast HoustonThe search is on for two men accused of intentionally running over a man’s motorcycle Tuesday in northeast Houston, police confirmed.
Prominent Galveston doctor killed while riding her bike, police say; Investigators are seeking answers
Read full article: Prominent Galveston doctor killed while riding her bike, police say; Investigators are seeking answersGalveston police say two people driving to watch Friday’s sunrise at the end of the Seawall discovered the body of 67-year-old Dr. Nancy Hughes.
Caught on camera: Man says driver intentionally crashed into his Tesla, causing more than 1K worth of damage
Read full article: Caught on camera: Man says driver intentionally crashed into his Tesla, causing more than 1K worth of damageA road rage incident was caught on camera after a man said another driver’s actions caused him to crash his Tesla. Now, the Tesla driver wants the person to pay for the damages.
Police: Body of cyclist found in ditch after hit and run; Driver said he thought he hit a deer
Read full article: Police: Body of cyclist found in ditch after hit and run; Driver said he thought he hit a deerPolice are investigating a deadly accident in southeast Houston involving a cyclist and a driver who reportedly said he thought he hit a deer.
11-year-old recovering in hospital after being hit by Ford F-150 in north Houston hit-and-run
Read full article: 11-year-old recovering in hospital after being hit by Ford F-150 in north Houston hit-and-runOne Houston mother is hoping the public can help identify the driver who hit her 11-year-old son with a pickup truck and took off. It happened during her birthday celebration, Nov. 5, around 7 p.m. Her son is recovering in the hospital with a broken nose, arm and several fractures.
‘I was left for dead’: Bicyclist recovering after being hit by pickup truck in Fort Bend County
Read full article: ‘I was left for dead’: Bicyclist recovering after being hit by pickup truck in Fort Bend CountyA west Houston bicyclist said he’s lucky to be alive after he was hit by a pickup truck and allegedly left for dead on Thursday.
Search underway for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run in northwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Search underway for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run in northwest Houston, police sayHOUSTON – A pedestrian is dead and the driver accused of hitting him is on the run, police said. Officers said the man was struck in northwest Houston Sunday while crossing the street near North Shepherd and Thornton around 10:40 p.m. The man died at the scene and the driver kept going, police said. Investigators said if the driver stayed at the scene, they would not have been charged because the man was crossing out of a crosswalk. The driver could now face charges for failure to stop and render aid, investigators said.
Family looking for answers after 27-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run crash in NE Houston
Read full article: Family looking for answers after 27-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run crash in NE HoustonHOUSTON – The Chapa family is asking for the public’s help in locating the person involved in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of 27-year-old Jessica Chapa. “Right here, this face every day when I came home is not going to be there no more that’s what I’m going to miss,” said Jessica’s father Juvenal Chapa. Jessica was driving a green jeep when a Gold pickup traveling northbound struck her vehicle as she was headed westbound. “He hit her and he left, left her there for dead,” said Juvenal. “I’m asking for the citizens of Houston in the northeast community here to help somebody saw something, somebody knows something.”Anyone with information, in this case, is urged to call the Houston Police Department Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072.
Family, friends seeking justice for woman killed in hit-and-run near the Galleria
Read full article: Family, friends seeking justice for woman killed in hit-and-run near the GalleriaHOUSTON – Family and friends of Kathy Lynn, 63, are asking for the public’s help in finding the person responsible for her death. Lynn was hit and killed Thursday while crossing the street near the intersection of Westheimer Road and Interstate 610 in the Galleria area. The driver responsible never stopped to help and render aid and remains on the run. “Anytime you get involved in anything on the street of Westheimer in Houston you got to know there’s going to be surveillance footage,” Teare said. Teare had a message for the drivers responsible in both cases: “There’s no statute of limitations on this.
Investigation underway after person killed in hit-and-run in SW Houston, police say
Read full article: Investigation underway after person killed in hit-and-run in SW Houston, police sayHOUSTON – Police said they are investigating a deadly hit-and-run in southwest Houston Monday. Officers said they were called to a crash around 2:56 a.m. about a crash in the 5800 block of Westheimer Road. Midwest officers are on a fatality crash at Westheimer and Fountain View. #hounews #houtrafficCC13 — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) October 26, 2020According to Sean Teare from the district attorney’s office, a pedestrian was hit while crossing the crosswalk by someone driving a white Toyota Camry. Police said the driver in the Toyota Camry was trying to beat the light.
Search underway for driver who hit and killed woman while she was taking out trash, police say
Read full article: Search underway for driver who hit and killed woman while she was taking out trash, police sayHOUSTON – Editor’s note update: This victim has been identified as journalist and transgender activist Monica Roberts. A search is underway for a suspect after police said a woman was hit as she took out the trash in southwest Houston Tuesday. According to investigators, they are now reviewing surveillance video as they search for the driver who hit the woman, who has been identified as 58-year-old Monica Katrise Roberts. She said she was devastated to learn that a woman had been hit and killed by a vehicle near the dumpsters at the apartment complex. “It is sad and senseless.”According to HPD, there are no witnesses or surveillance video from the scene.
Motorcyclist survives being dragged half a mile down East Freeway after crash: Police
Read full article: Motorcyclist survives being dragged half a mile down East Freeway after crash: PoliceHOUSTON – A motorcyclist miraculously survived a crash that ended with him being dragged a half a mile down the East Freeway Tuesday, police said. According to officers, the motorcyclist was riding with a group when he sped up and lost control. Police said he hit a vehicle and fell off the motorcycle, which caught on fire. That’s when police said a white Chevy pickup truck hit him and dragged him down the East Freeway. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in northeast Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in northeast Harris County, deputies sayHOUSTON – Deputies said they are on the lookout for a dark-colored Dodge Ram pickup truck with front-end damage after a bicyclist was hit and killed Sunday night. Deputies said the incident happened at around 9 a.m. on Seven Mile Lane and William Tell Street in northeast Harris County. According to investigators, the truck went around a car that had stopped to make a turn and ended up hitting the bicyclist, then fled the scene. Deputies said the bicyclist died at the hospital. Anyone with information is urged to contact Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Police charge, arrest driver wanted in connection with fatal hit-and-run in north Houston
Read full article: Police charge, arrest driver wanted in connection with fatal hit-and-run in north HoustonHOUSTON – Charges have been filed against a hit-and-run suspect who was involved in a deadly crash in north Houston Wednesday night, police said. Police, along with the Houston Fire Department, said they responded to reports of the incident at 7100 Airline Dr. at around 7:25 p.m. When officials arrived at the scene, they said they found a man’s body under a vehicle. Palacios changed lanes, accelerated through the intersection and struck the pedestrian before fleeing the scene, authorities said. According to police, a witness traveling behind the suspect’s vehicle followed the truck and observed its bumper and license plate fall to the ground.