Harris County, TX — February 16, 2024, Mauricio Perez was injured in a hit-and-run car accident at approximately 8:00 a.m. along Atascocita Road.

According to authorities, 25-year-old Mauricio Perez was at a stop in an eastbound Volkswagen Jetta behind another vehicle which was waiting for westbound traffic to clear in order to make a safe left turn into a parking lot in the vicinity east of Ygnacio Road when the accident occurred.

Mauricio Perez Injured in Hit-and-Run Car Accident on Atascosita Rd. in Harris County, TX

Officials indicate that, for unknown reasons, an eastbound Ford F-150 neglected to stop for the halted vehicles, striking the rear-end of the Jetta as a result. The Ford reportedly failed to remain at the scene. Perez incurred suspected severe injuries due to the wreck. He was transported to a local medical facility by emergency medical services in order to receive necessary treatment. No other injuries have been reported.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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