December 12, 2022 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 3200 South Freeway (State Highway 288) about 4:35 a.m. on Sunday (Dec. 11).

The identity of the deceased male, 41, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rodriguez and Officer E. Rubio reported:

The male, a pedestrian, attempted to cross the northbound lanes of the connector ramp from State Highway 288 to North U.S. Highway 59 when he was struck by a black Ford Fiesta. Paramedics pronounced the male deceased at the scene.

The male driver, 63, did not show signs of impairment. He was questioned and released. The driver indicated an unknown vehicle struck the male after the initial crash and failed to stop.

Anyone with information on the second vehicle or its driver is urged to contact the HPD Vehicular Crimes Division at 713-247-4072.