Fatal Accident at 411 Crosstimers

June 21, 2010 - Houston police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in a fatal traffic accident at 411 Crosstimbers about 8:50 a.m. on Sunday (June 20).

The victim, Maria Hernandez, 57, of the above address, was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Morgan and Officer O. Lewis reported:

Mrs. Hernandez was sweeping her driveway and standing in the street's bike lane when she was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Witnesses reported the vehicle was a gray, early 1990's Honda or Nissan passenger car driven by a white or Hispanic man in his 50s.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information in the case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Detail at 713-247-4065, or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

JKS/JFC 6-21-10
Inc. #089094810

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.

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