POLICE Department
Investigation into Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash at 1200 Southwest Freeway Service Road
January 25, 2016 - Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at 1200 Southwest Freeway(South U.S. Highway 59) service road about 5:55 a.m. today (Jan. 25).
The male victim was transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Ross and Officer D. Ashford reported:
The victim was riding a black bicycle in the crosswalk of the above address when he was struck by an unknown make and model vehicle, possibly traveling westbound on Westpark Drive. The driver of the unknown vehicle then fled the scene.
Anyone with information on this case or the identity of the unknown wanted driver is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
KJS/JFC 1-25-16
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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
