June 24, 2013 - Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident at 1000 West Greens about 6:30 a.m. on Saturday (June 22).

The male victim, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant C. Park and Officer L. Ho reported:

The victim was walking north on Gears road near West Greens when he was struck by a white Chevrolet Silverado pickup traveling east on Greens. A witness reported the driver of the pick up failed to maintain a single lane when the driver struck the victim. The driver of the Chevrolet did not stop and fled the scene.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

JKS/VHS 6-24-13
Inc. #077318513-K