Sincere Barrette Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Houston, TX

Basic Facts

Crash date: March 28, 2026

Crash location: West Loop 610 S. at San Felipe St., Houston, TX

People involved:

• Sincere Barrette, 24
• Unidentified 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

March 28, 2026, Sincere Barrette was killed in a hit-and-run accident at around 5:30 a.m. on West Loop 610 South.

Authorities said a Chevrolet Malibu was involved in a crash with a Toyota Highlander that was slowing down and moving toward the shoulder near San Felipe Street. The Chevrolet driver stopped and got out of his car to check out the damage when he was hit by an unknown vehicle. The other vehicle did not stop after the collision.

Chevrolet driver Sincere Barrette, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Tanglewood area crash, according to authorities.

The accident remains under investigation.

How Did This Accident Occur?

Authorities likely are focused on finding the unknown vehicle at this time by seeking witnesses and available video of the accident, but they still have to figure why this crash happened?

Was the other driver distracted, fatigued or impaired? Did that vehicle veer into the shoulder because there was something in the road? Did the vehicle have a problem with its steering mechanism? It’s important that investigations are broad enough to rule out many possibilities yet deep enough to ensure evidence is secured and brought to the victims and families affected by the crash.

One of the most common problems I talk about with people is assuming that a thorough accident reconstruction is automatic. The reality is it’s best to follow up with authorities as early and as often as possible to see if the investigations are being treated as a high priority. Regardless of what happened here, the victim’s loved ones deserve clear answers.

Did anyone pass by the accident scene and see something authorities haven’t mentioned yet? Let me know in the comments.