Basic Facts

Crash date: May 5, 2026

Crash location: Williams Avenue near North Main Street in Baytown, TX

People involved:

  • Samuel Ybarra, 33
  • Unidentified Dodge driver

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown

Accident Report

Baytown, TX — May 5, 2026, Samuel Ybarra was killed in a hit-and-run accident at about 2:45 a.m. on Williams Avenue.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a gray Dodge Charger was heading east toward Main Street when hit a pedestrian and kept driving.

The pedestrian, 33-year-old Samuel Ybarra, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report.

The driver of the Dodge has not been identified yet, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Harris County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

Investigators likely focused on identifying the Dodge involved in this crash in the early stages of their probe. That effort probably yielded information that aided in reconstructing this accident as well. Security video and witness statements could detail the crash and the vehicle involved.

I hope authorities are successful in their efforts to track down the hit-and-run driver, so the pedestrian’s family can get some answers about what happened on Williams Avenue.

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