Following article was published by the Houston Chronicle.
Roy Lopez, 9, died Wednesday after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in southeast Houston. The driver, a 19-year-old woman, and a passenger in her car were taken into custody.
A 9-year-old boy died Wednesday after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in southeast Houston, police said. Hours after being killed, the unidentified boy's body lay in a ditch covered by a yellow tarp in the 9600 block of Avenue J.
His bicycle and a green car bumper — belonging to the car that struck him — were nearby. Police said the boy was struck by a woman who lost control of her car about 5:30 p.m. as he played in a neighbor's driveway, a short distance away from his home. The driver, a 19-year-old woman, drove away in her Accord, leaving car parts behind, police said.
Stunned and angry neighbors, who witnessed the hit-and-run, chased the woman until she stopped a few blocks away from what now had become a crime scene.
The unidentified woman and a male passenger were taken into custody. Charges of felony hit-and-run were pending late Wednesday, police said. The woman showed little emotion after being taken into custody, said officer J. T. Walsh, an HPD spokesman. "She was passive," Walsh said. "It was unusual from what you would think."
Neighbors said children are often riding their bikes and playing in the east Houston Manchester neighborhood. They are constantly in danger, said neighbors, because of misplaced stop signs and speeding cars. "They freak us out," said Bianca Torres, 8.
Maria Torres, whose son often rides his bike throughout the day, said her 7-year-old daughter, Destinee, and another girl were almost killed by a truck last year. The two survived only because they fell in a ditch, and the truck rolled over them without seriously injuring either. "They barely made it," she said.
Torres said the stop signs on 96th and the parallel streets are in "odd places." She said the signs should be on Avenue J and the parallel streets because the houses sit on those streets, and that is where the children play. The signs would slow vehicles down, Torres said.
Susie Campos, whose children all grew up in Manchester, said that drivers who don't live in their neighborhood have been speeding down the streets with no regard for the stop signs.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
July 4, 2007 2 men killed in Loop hit-and-run
July 4, 2007, 11:14PM
Two men attempting to change a flat tire were killed early Wednesday in a hit-and-run on the East Loop North near the Ship Channel Bridge. Witnesses told police the driver of a white pickup was traveling southbound on the freeway at about 2:15 a.m. when he weaved into the right shoulder, hitting the two men. The driver fled, and a witness followed the truck.
A Houston Police Department officer on his way to the wreck stopped a vehicle that matched the description of the one that hit the men. The truck also had damage consistent with one that had struck a pedestrian, police said. The driver of the pickup, identified by police as Mark Anthony Delvalle, 20, was taken into custody after he appeared to be intoxicated, officers said. Delvalle was charged with driving while intoxicated, police said, and further charges are pending. The victims' identities were not available Wednesday.
Two men attempting to change a flat tire were killed early Wednesday in a hit-and-run on the East Loop North near the Ship Channel Bridge. Witnesses told police the driver of a white pickup was traveling southbound on the freeway at about 2:15 a.m. when he weaved into the right shoulder, hitting the two men. The driver fled, and a witness followed the truck.
A Houston Police Department officer on his way to the wreck stopped a vehicle that matched the description of the one that hit the men. The truck also had damage consistent with one that had struck a pedestrian, police said. The driver of the pickup, identified by police as Mark Anthony Delvalle, 20, was taken into custody after he appeared to be intoxicated, officers said. Delvalle was charged with driving while intoxicated, police said, and further charges are pending. The victims' identities were not available Wednesday.
July 10, 2007 One dies in wreck near downtown
July 10, 2007, 7:22PM
By MIKE GLENN
A pedestrian was killed this afternoon after being struck by a car near downtown Houston, authorities said. The fatal accident happened about 3:30 p.m. on Pierce near Smith, police said. The driver had the green light at the intersection. Police said it wasn't immediately clear if the victim was in the cross-walk at the time. The victim has not been identified and the fatal accident remains under investigation, police said.
By MIKE GLENN
A pedestrian was killed this afternoon after being struck by a car near downtown Houston, authorities said. The fatal accident happened about 3:30 p.m. on Pierce near Smith, police said. The driver had the green light at the intersection. Police said it wasn't immediately clear if the victim was in the cross-walk at the time. The victim has not been identified and the fatal accident remains under investigation, police said.
July 9, 2007 Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run
POSTED: 8:10 am CDT July 9, 2007
HOUSTON -- A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run early Saturday, officials told KPRC Local 2.
Houston police said a man's body was found on North Highway 6 near Patterson Road at about 6 a.m. The man's identity will be determined by the Harris County Medical Examiners' Office. Detectives said there were no witnesses to the initial impact. The type of vehicle that hit the man has not been determined.
A driver said he was traveling behind a pickup truck that slowed down to avoid hitting something in the road. The driver said he was not able to stop to avoid hitting the victim's body.
Police said the driver called for help and is cooperating with the investigation.
HOUSTON -- A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run early Saturday, officials told KPRC Local 2.
Houston police said a man's body was found on North Highway 6 near Patterson Road at about 6 a.m. The man's identity will be determined by the Harris County Medical Examiners' Office. Detectives said there were no witnesses to the initial impact. The type of vehicle that hit the man has not been determined.
A driver said he was traveling behind a pickup truck that slowed down to avoid hitting something in the road. The driver said he was not able to stop to avoid hitting the victim's body.
Police said the driver called for help and is cooperating with the investigation.
April 16, 2007 Man fatally struck while trying to cross Gulf Freeway
(4/16/07 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - A pedestrian was struck and killed while he was trying to cross a freeway overnight. It happened around 11:30 last night when the man tried to run across the Gulf Freeway just north of Howard. He made it across the southbound lanes, but a car narrowly missed the man. It was when he was trying to cross the northbound lanes that he was hit by a woman in a sedan who wasn't able to stop in time.
"One vehicle missed him. The vehicle in lane number one wasn't able to avoid him and struck the pedestrian," said Sgt. R.C. Gonzales with the Houston Police Department. "The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian is pretty shaken up."
Traffic in the northbound lane was reduced to two lanes for a few hours but everything has been cleared now. Police have not released the name of the victim in this accident or the driver of the car.
"One vehicle missed him. The vehicle in lane number one wasn't able to avoid him and struck the pedestrian," said Sgt. R.C. Gonzales with the Houston Police Department. "The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian is pretty shaken up."
Traffic in the northbound lane was reduced to two lanes for a few hours but everything has been cleared now. Police have not released the name of the victim in this accident or the driver of the car.
January 29, 2007 Separate pedestrian accidents leave one dead, another injured
(1/29/07 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - One person was killed and another seriously injured in two separate accidents involving people hit by cars overnight. Both incidents happened on the northwest side of town.
One of the accidents happened shortly before 1am Monday. A man was trying to cross at the 4900 block of the North Freeway when an SUV hit and killed him instantly. The motorist stopped and police say they conducted a field sobriety test.
The victim was apparently a familiar face to local law enforcement and has been described as homeless. "I talked to some North Shepherd units who work this area all the time. And they say they've seen him several times out with his cardboard sign panhandling for money, and he always has a beer can with him," said Officer Lloyd Morrison with the Houston Police Department. At this point, authorities have no idea why the man was trying to cross in such a high traffic area. But police say the driver of the SUV which killed him was not ticketed.
The other accident happened around 9pm Sunday along Highway 249. Police say a southbound Jaguar hit a man trying to cross near the Fallbrook exit. There was no intersection or crosswalk where that pedestrian was hit. At last report, the victim's condition is listed as very critical. Meanwhile, charges against the driver are unlikely.
"The driver of the Jaguar was not injured and there were no signs of intoxication on the driver of the Jaguar," said Sgt. Susan Cotter with the Harris County Sheriff's Department. Police say the pedestrian who was struck in this case was under the influence.
One of the accidents happened shortly before 1am Monday. A man was trying to cross at the 4900 block of the North Freeway when an SUV hit and killed him instantly. The motorist stopped and police say they conducted a field sobriety test.
The victim was apparently a familiar face to local law enforcement and has been described as homeless. "I talked to some North Shepherd units who work this area all the time. And they say they've seen him several times out with his cardboard sign panhandling for money, and he always has a beer can with him," said Officer Lloyd Morrison with the Houston Police Department. At this point, authorities have no idea why the man was trying to cross in such a high traffic area. But police say the driver of the SUV which killed him was not ticketed.
The other accident happened around 9pm Sunday along Highway 249. Police say a southbound Jaguar hit a man trying to cross near the Fallbrook exit. There was no intersection or crosswalk where that pedestrian was hit. At last report, the victim's condition is listed as very critical. Meanwhile, charges against the driver are unlikely.
"The driver of the Jaguar was not injured and there were no signs of intoxication on the driver of the Jaguar," said Sgt. Susan Cotter with the Harris County Sheriff's Department. Police say the pedestrian who was struck in this case was under the influence.
October 19, 2006 Pedestrian fatally struck by METRO bus in downtown Houston
(10/19/06 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - A pedestrian has been struck by a bus in downtown Houston. The accident happened at about 4:30pm Thursday at the corner of Smith and McGowen. A man about 60 years old was apparently crossing the street outside the crosswalk when he was struck by a METRO bus. He was taken to Ben Taub Hospital where he later died. No other injuries have been reported. The bus was towed from the scene.
July 16, 2006 Hit-and-run driver kills three pedestrians in two separate accidents
(7/16/06 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - A horrific hit-and-run accident leaves three pedestrians dead on Houston's south side. Around 2:15 Sunday morning, police say an out-of-control SUV hit three people who were walking across the street on Almeda Road. A man and woman were killed instantly. The third person was taken to Ben Taub Hospital in critical condition.
After hitting the victims, the driver swerved to the left and hit another pedestrian and a parked car. That victim also died. The SUV finally came to a crashing halt along some railroad tracks and burst into flames. The driver took off. After fleeing the scene, the driver ran to a nearby friend's home and called an ambulance. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries he suffered during the accident. On the way to the hospital, he reportedly admitted his involvement in the incident.
Authorities have charged Deaundrey Laval Wooten, 33, with three charges of intoxication manslaughter and one charge of driving with a suspended license. The accident will remain under investigation. In all, two women and one man died at the scene. Identification and cause of death for the deceased is pending release by the Harris County Medical Examiner.
After hitting the victims, the driver swerved to the left and hit another pedestrian and a parked car. That victim also died. The SUV finally came to a crashing halt along some railroad tracks and burst into flames. The driver took off. After fleeing the scene, the driver ran to a nearby friend's home and called an ambulance. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries he suffered during the accident. On the way to the hospital, he reportedly admitted his involvement in the incident.
Authorities have charged Deaundrey Laval Wooten, 33, with three charges of intoxication manslaughter and one charge of driving with a suspended license. The accident will remain under investigation. In all, two women and one man died at the scene. Identification and cause of death for the deceased is pending release by the Harris County Medical Examiner.
July 14, 2006 Body found near busy highway
(7/14/06 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - A driver spotted a body in north Houston Friday morning. The body was found off the North Freeway feeder road near the Sam Houston Parkway. Investigators are trying to determine the ID of the victim and whether the body was dumped there or a victim of an audo pedestrian accident.
July 10, 2006 Pedestrian struck and killed by oncoming cars
(7/10/06 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - Investigators don't expect charges to be filed in what apparently was just a tragic accident in southeast Houston. It happened on Allen Genoa near Highway 225. Police say a 56-year-old man was walking when he lost his footing and fell into the road, right into oncoming traffic. He was hit by two cars and killed. Both drivers stopped to talk to police.
May 5, 2006 Light rail train slightly involved in unusual accident
(5/05/06 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - There was a bizarre accident involving a pedestrian near downtown Houston Friday morning. METRO's light rail was involved, but the train didn't hit anyone. The collision happened on Main near McGowen. Police say a passenger jumped off the train into the path of an oncoming car and got hit. The passenger was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police don't know why the passenger jumped off the train.
April 16, 2006 Man critically injured after being struck in SW Houston
(4/16/06 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - A hit and run accident in southwest Houston has left a man in the hospital.
Police say the pedestrian was walking across South Gessner and Town Park around 1am when a car hit him. He was then hit by a second car. Autthorities say the first driver left the scene. The victim is in critical condition.
Police say the pedestrian was walking across South Gessner and Town Park around 1am when a car hit him. He was then hit by a second car. Autthorities say the first driver left the scene. The victim is in critical condition.
February 4, 2006 METRO bus driver involved in fatal accident fired
(2/04/06 - HOUSTON) - A Metropolitan Transit Authority bus driver who was at the wheel when a pedestrian was fatally struck has been fired, a Metro spokeswoman said.
Romain Alexandre, 56, was fired Friday for "unsafe and careless action and disregard for established safety procedures" in the fatal accident, said Metro spokeswoman Raequel Roberts. Witnesses said his bus struck Domitila Leon, 43, in the crosswalk on Jan. 20, dragging her about 20 feet and running over her. Alexandre, who had only minor infractions on his record since being hired in 1993, was cited for failure to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian.
Romain Alexandre, 56, was fired Friday for "unsafe and careless action and disregard for established safety procedures" in the fatal accident, said Metro spokeswoman Raequel Roberts. Witnesses said his bus struck Domitila Leon, 43, in the crosswalk on Jan. 20, dragging her about 20 feet and running over her. Alexandre, who had only minor infractions on his record since being hired in 1993, was cited for failure to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian.
July 13, 2007 Pedestrian Hit By METRO Bus
HOUSTON -- A METRO bus hit a pedestrian in the Texas Medical Center on Friday, KPRC Local 2 reported.
METRO police said the bus was making a turn from Bertner Street onto Moursund Street and hit a woman at about 6 a.m. The woman suffered minor injuries. She was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital for treatment. Investigators have not said if the bus driver will be ticketed.
METRO police said the bus was making a turn from Bertner Street onto Moursund Street and hit a woman at about 6 a.m. The woman suffered minor injuries. She was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital for treatment. Investigators have not said if the bus driver will be ticketed.
July 16, 2007 Pedestrian Dies After Walking Into 18-Wheeler
A pedestrian was killed when he walked into an 18-wheeler in southeast Houston, KPRC Local 2 reported.
The driver told Houston police that he was making a turn from Lawndale Street onto Central Street at about 9:30 p.m. Investigators said the driver saw the man, who was lighting a cigarette, walk into the truck as he was halfway through the turn. The man fell after he hit the truck and the back wheels rolled over him, police said.
The man's identity has not been released. Police said the driver is not expected to face any charges.
(7/16/07 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - Officers do not expect to file charges against the driver of an 18-wheeler who ran over and killed a man last night in southeast Houston.
Police say the truck driver had a green light at Lawndale and Central and was making a turn when a man walked right into his truck and fell under the tires. Police say the pedestrian was lighting a cigarette at the time and may not have been paying attention to where he was going. The victim died at the scene.
The driver told Houston police that he was making a turn from Lawndale Street onto Central Street at about 9:30 p.m. Investigators said the driver saw the man, who was lighting a cigarette, walk into the truck as he was halfway through the turn. The man fell after he hit the truck and the back wheels rolled over him, police said.
The man's identity has not been released. Police said the driver is not expected to face any charges.
(7/16/07 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - Officers do not expect to file charges against the driver of an 18-wheeler who ran over and killed a man last night in southeast Houston.
Police say the truck driver had a green light at Lawndale and Central and was making a turn when a man walked right into his truck and fell under the tires. Police say the pedestrian was lighting a cigarette at the time and may not have been paying attention to where he was going. The victim died at the scene.
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