Texas

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident at South Main St in Houston, TX

Published on: August 21, 2023

Date of Accident
August 21, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
HIt-and-Run
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

S Main St, Houston, TX, USA

What Happened

Houston Police are investigating a collision that killed a man at South Main St in Houston, TX on August 21st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 12:45 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford pickup truck was involved in rear-end collision with a Toyota Highlander stopped at a red light. The impact from the collision saw the pickup truck travel over a curb at the nearby overpass where it struck a man officers believe was sleeping. Following this, they say the vehicle did not stop and continued into a tree and pillar before ultimately fleeing the scene. The man, who was not publicly identified, was taken to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. A passenger in the stopped Toyota had suspected minor injuries from the crash. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Houston Police
Vehicles Involved
Pickup Truck
Road/Highway
South Main St
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Toyota Highlander struck an alleged homeless man before fleeing the scene

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