Houston, TX — August 8, 2025, Efrain De La Torre Coronado was killed due to an alleged hit-and-run accident around 3:10 a.m. on I-45.

Initial details from officials say that the accident happened along southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway near Spur 5.

Efrain De La Torre Coronado Hit-and-run Accident in Houston, TX

Harris County officials said that 36-year-old Efrain De La Torre Coronado was on a bicycle along the Gulf Freeway. While there, a southbound vehicle struck De La Torre Coronado. The vehicle then reportedly left the scene.

Due to the collision, Efrain De La Torre Coronado sustained fatal injuries. Authorities have not reported if they’ve located the driver involved in the accident. Additional details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

If authorities have yet to locate the driver involved in the accident, it might help if they keep putting details out to the public. The community is one of the best tools investigators have in these situations to help connect the dots and find a resolution to what happened. In due time, there may yet be accountability for someone leaving the scene of a deadly accident.

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