Harris County, TX — May 18, 2024, Amaury Merlano was injured as the result of a hit-and-run accident at around 9:50 p.m. along Jones Road.
According to officials, the crash happened at the intersection of Jones Road and McCracken Circle.
Investigators said that 44-year-old Amaury Merlano was on a motorcycle going southbound on Jones. From the northbound lanes, authorities say that a Ford Focus attempted a left turn, and Merlano crashed into the car. That driver then apparently fled the scene but was reportedly apprehended. Merlano had reportedly moderate injuries.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Harris County officials show a pending charge against the alleged runaway driver for failure to stop and render aid. Believe it or not, that may not be the whole story. Generally speaking, when drivers leave an accident scene, it’s rarely due to the accident itself. There’s usually something else they don’t want authorities to know about. Drunk driving, warrants, drugs, stolen vehicles—it’s important to know the whole story so that all of the factors that ultimately led to someone’s harm can be appropriately addressed. Have authorities considered these possibilities here?
call us 
Email Us 
Text us