Jose Sapon Mas Killed in Pedestrian Accident in Harris County, TX

Harris County, TX — August 26, 2024, Jose Sapon Mas was killed as the result of a pedestrian accident at around 9:30 p.m. along Highway 6.

Authorities were called out to the accident scene in the area of Highway 6 and Timber Creek Place Lane, south of Little York Road in west Houston.

According to officials, 49-year-old Jose Sapon Mas was identified as a pedestrian who was in a wheelchair on southbound lanes of Highway 6. While there, a Ford F-150 did not avoid Sapon Mas, hitting and killing him.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Right now there’s no mention of possible charges. However, authorities did say the driver involved may have been intoxicated. Is that true? And if so, are authorities going to ensure there will be full accountability?

People generally think that if a drunk driver causes an accident, charging them makes the whole thing open-and-shut. In a lot of situations, though, there can also be an accomplice in a local alcohol provider due to them unlawfully over-serving the driver. They can face potential criminal investigations, fines, license suspensions, and liability for the resulting harm. But if authorities are too narrow in their scope, they can easily overlook this. In my experience, they often do. That’s why I have to wonder if steps are really being taken here to get the full story. There’s no doubt a family out there in need of answers.