Houston, Tx
Pedestrian dies after double hit-and-run crash on Eastex Freeway, deputies say
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A pedestrian has died following two completely different hit-and-run crashes early Tuesday, in line with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
In accordance with deputies, a 2016 Honda Civic was touring southbound on freeway when it struck the pedestrian. Deputies found the Civic on the scene with no driver and officers imagine the driving force ran the scene earlier than emergency crews arrived.
Deputies stated that because the pedestrian laid on the bottom, a second car struck the sufferer. The second car additionally sped away from the scene.
The pedestrian died on scene, in line with HCSO Sgt. Cheek.
Deputies informed KHOU 11 that they’re uncertain of the why pedestrian was strolling on the freeway within the first place. An investigation is ongoing.