POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7900 Tidwell



February 3, 2016 - Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at 7900 Tidwell that occurred about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Feb. 2).

The identity of the male victim is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Salazar and Officer N. Godin reported:

An unknown vehicle was traveling eastbound in the 7900 block of Tidwell when the driver struck the victim and fled the scene without stopping.  The victim was found by a witness and was pronounced dead at the scene.  At this time, there are no known witnesses to the crash. 

Anyone with information in this case or on the identity of the wanted driver is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

 
JSK/JFC 2-3-16
Inc #014366716-H

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