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.

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.