City Worker Hit By Car Dies
One city worker was killed and another was injured when a car hit them while they worked in southeast Houston on Friday, KPRC Local 2 reported.
Houston police said a woman driving a Toyota Camry hit the workers while they unloaded pallets in the median of Sabo Road near Kirkhill Drive at about 12:30 p.m. "A car in the left lane came up from behind them and struck both of the workers that were on the ground as well as the back corner of the truck," Sgt. G.T. Hall said. "Then the vehicle veered to the right and ended up there on the sidewalk in the grass."
The impact killed Harold Norwood, 44. Worker Larry Williams, 44, was rushed to a nearby hospital. He suffered multiple injuries and is expected to recover. Four other city workers were not injured. The driver was upset and taken to a nearby hospital to be checked out.
The workers had responded to a 311 call from a citizen, officials said. "This one here, this is just your normal everyday traffic and people not controlling their speed and watching out for city employees working in the right-of-way," said Eric Dargan with Public Works.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
December 11, 2007 Man walking on roadway hit by car and dies
Dec. 11, 2007
Man walking on roadway hit by car and dies
Houston Chronicle
An unidentified man died on Spring Stuebner Road after a vehicle struck him as he walked in traffic late Monday, the sheriff's department reported.
The man died in the 3300 block of Spring Stuebner in northwest Harris County at about 11:10 p.m., deputies reported. He carried no identification.
The man was walking toward oncoming traffic about eight feet from the curb when he was struck, investigators said in a statement. The driver of the vehicle that struck the man told investigators he swerved to avoid the man but the right front bumper of his car hit the man.
The man was thrown up onto the car's hood, crashed against the windshield and fell back to the street, investigators said.
No citations were issued. The accident remains under investigation. No description of the man was immediately available this morning.
Man walking on roadway hit by car and dies
Houston Chronicle
An unidentified man died on Spring Stuebner Road after a vehicle struck him as he walked in traffic late Monday, the sheriff's department reported.
The man died in the 3300 block of Spring Stuebner in northwest Harris County at about 11:10 p.m., deputies reported. He carried no identification.
The man was walking toward oncoming traffic about eight feet from the curb when he was struck, investigators said in a statement. The driver of the vehicle that struck the man told investigators he swerved to avoid the man but the right front bumper of his car hit the man.
The man was thrown up onto the car's hood, crashed against the windshield and fell back to the street, investigators said.
No citations were issued. The accident remains under investigation. No description of the man was immediately available this morning.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
November 11, 2007 Houston, Driver flees after fatal collision with pedestrian
Article published by the Houston Chronicle.
Driver flees after fatal collision with pedestrian
A driver fatally struck a pedestrian in east Harris County early this morning, then fled without offering any help, authorities said. The victim, who has not been identified, was walking along the 1200 block of southbound Freeport about 3:30 a.m., when he was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Harris County Sheriff's deputies said.
The vehicle that struck the man may have been a dark-colored pickup truck, deputies said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Driver flees after fatal collision with pedestrian
A driver fatally struck a pedestrian in east Harris County early this morning, then fled without offering any help, authorities said. The victim, who has not been identified, was walking along the 1200 block of southbound Freeport about 3:30 a.m., when he was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Harris County Sheriff's deputies said.
The vehicle that struck the man may have been a dark-colored pickup truck, deputies said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Friday, November 2, 2007
November 2, 2007 Bicyclist struck, killed in northeast Harris County
Houston Chronicle
Bicyclist struck, killed in northeast Harris County
By LINDSAY WISE
A man riding a bicycle was struck by a car and killed this evening in northeast Harris County, a sheriff's official said. The bicyclist was riding southbound on the shoulder of a feeder road in the 800 block of South Main about 5 p.m. when the driver of a Chevrolet Malibu crossed onto the shoulder and hit him, said Lt. John Martin. The man was thrown several feet from his bike and died on the scene, Martin said. His identification is pending notification of family members, but Martin said the man appeared to be in his 40s.
The case will be referred to grand jury to determine whether any charges will be filed against the driver of the Malibu, he said.
Bicyclist struck, killed in northeast Harris County
By LINDSAY WISE
A man riding a bicycle was struck by a car and killed this evening in northeast Harris County, a sheriff's official said. The bicyclist was riding southbound on the shoulder of a feeder road in the 800 block of South Main about 5 p.m. when the driver of a Chevrolet Malibu crossed onto the shoulder and hit him, said Lt. John Martin. The man was thrown several feet from his bike and died on the scene, Martin said. His identification is pending notification of family members, but Martin said the man appeared to be in his 40s.
The case will be referred to grand jury to determine whether any charges will be filed against the driver of the Malibu, he said.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
October 27, 2007 Houston, Pedestrian killed trying to cross SW Houston roadway
Published by Houston Chronicle
Pedestrian killed trying to cross SW Houston roadway
A pedestrian was struck by a car and killed on West Sam Houston Tollway at Beechnut tonight. The unidentified pedestrian was hit about 9:20 p.m. Shortly afterward, all southbound mainlanes of the tollway were closed at US-59.
Harris County Precinct 5 Constables are investigating the incident. No further information was immediately available.
Pedestrian killed trying to cross SW Houston roadway
A pedestrian was struck by a car and killed on West Sam Houston Tollway at Beechnut tonight. The unidentified pedestrian was hit about 9:20 p.m. Shortly afterward, all southbound mainlanes of the tollway were closed at US-59.
Harris County Precinct 5 Constables are investigating the incident. No further information was immediately available.
Monday, October 15, 2007
October 14, 2007 Houston, Toddler Injured In Hit-And-Run
News link.
A toddler was critically injured in a hit-and-run in southwest Houston late Sunday, KPRC Local 2 reported.
Houston police said the 2-year-old girl was hit by a car as she and her family left a flea market on Windswept Lane near the Southwest Freeway at about 9 p.m. The family was in a crosswalk when the girl was hit. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver kept going and crashed into two cars in a parking lot on Windswept Lane near Hillcroft Street, police said.
Investigators said the driver was arrested and faces charges of failure to stop and render aid. Witnesses said the driver appeared to be intoxicated.
A toddler was critically injured in a hit-and-run in southwest Houston late Sunday, KPRC Local 2 reported.
Houston police said the 2-year-old girl was hit by a car as she and her family left a flea market on Windswept Lane near the Southwest Freeway at about 9 p.m. The family was in a crosswalk when the girl was hit. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver kept going and crashed into two cars in a parking lot on Windswept Lane near Hillcroft Street, police said.
Investigators said the driver was arrested and faces charges of failure to stop and render aid. Witnesses said the driver appeared to be intoxicated.
October 15, 2007 Houston, Bicyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run
News link.
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run near Tomball on Sunday, KPRC Local 2 reported.
Harris County sheriff's deputies said a man was riding his bike in the northbound lane of Calvert Road at about 2:30 a.m. A witness said she heard a collision and saw a four-door, black Chevrolet 3500 series pickup truck. Investigators said the pickup truck's driver did not stop to help the bicyclist.
The man died at the scene. His name was not released. Officials said the pickup truck should have front-end damage with possible headlight and windshield damage.
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run near Tomball on Sunday, KPRC Local 2 reported.
Harris County sheriff's deputies said a man was riding his bike in the northbound lane of Calvert Road at about 2:30 a.m. A witness said she heard a collision and saw a four-door, black Chevrolet 3500 series pickup truck. Investigators said the pickup truck's driver did not stop to help the bicyclist.
The man died at the scene. His name was not released. Officials said the pickup truck should have front-end damage with possible headlight and windshield damage.
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