Harris County, TX — April 23, 2024, Jose-Sai Berrios was injured as the result of a hit-and-run accident at around 11:40 p.m. along the Eastex Freeway.
Authorities said in their initial statements that the accident happened on the southbound I-69 service road near the intersection with Mooney Road in north Houston.
Investigators said that 21-year-old Jose-Sai Berrios was on foot at the time. Berrios reportedly was in the far left lane on the southbound access road when a vehicle reportedly struck him. Berrios had serious injuries as a result. The vehicle that struck Berrios allegedly fled the scene, but details from Harris County officials suggest a driver is being charged for failure to stop and render aid.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If authorities have the right person, I have to wonder if they bothered finding out why the driver fled the scene. It’s rarely just out of panic, though that is worth considering. More often, the driver has something specific to hide. For example, a late night accident often involves drunk drivers, which would make it important to address those actions as well as find out if a local alcohol provider contributed to the accident by over-serving the driver. Getting that kind of information can be crucial for the victims and families, so there may need to be independent efforts if authorities haven’t already looked into that possibility.
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