Houston, TX — November 4, 2024, a male pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle on the Interstate 45 North Freeway in Houston.
According to authorities, the incident happened around 4:35 a.m. on I-45 North near West Road. Preliminary investigation suggests the victim was driving a Chevrolet Impala on the feeder road when he may have lost control and crashed into a nearby business’ fence. After his vehicle became disabled he reportedly got out and tried to run across the freeway, where he was hit by a vehicle that left the scene.
The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries in the collision.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information is currently available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
It’s always a pity to see news of a hit-and-run, which is why it’s so frustrating to see so many of them in headlines every day. I may never understand how someone could leave a person lying in the road that way, and I think everyone would agree that the runaway driver must be located and then answer for their actions.
Some may feel that law enforcement’s sole focus should be on finding a hit-and-run suspect, but it’s important to be more comprehensive. For example, investigators should find out what triggered the initial crash that put that driver on foot in the first place. Did something happen to his vehicle? Did it blow a tire, or lose traction on water or debris? Did someone else run him off the road? Did something interfere with his ability to drive? Where was he earlier that evening?
Many similar questions must be asked of the driver who fled the other crash: Exactly why did they hit the victim? Did they see him? Were they paying attention to the road? Did they try to brake or steer clear? Did they have time to? Why didn’t they stay at the scene? Where were they earlier that night?
Obviously before any of those questions can be answered, that driver must be located. That can take some time, but it’s important not to give up. We even learned of a hit-and-run suspect arrested a full year after her accident because someone overheard her bragging about getting away with it at a bar three counties away. As long as investigators and the public stay vigilant, I’m hopeful there will be some leads and justice will ultimately be done.
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