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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Authorities say a man is dead after being struck by a vehicle near the Cloverleaf-area in east Harris County Friday.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened in the 12600 block of Woodforest Blvd.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a crash in the 12600 block of Woodforest. A male pedestrian was struck and he’s been pronounced deceased at the scene.
The possible striking vehicle, described as a white pickup, fled the scene. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/CRuuFqBTK6
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) February 21, 2026
The sheriff’s office says the possible striking vehicle, described as a white pickup truck, fled the scene.
Other details are limited at this time.
Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.
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