HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A crash investigation is underway after a pedestrian was found dead along the Katy Freeway service road on Thursday, according to officials.
The Houston Police Department said officers were called out to the scene along the feeder at Wirt Road at about 5:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a person found lying in the road.
In an update, HPD Sgt. Ross said the vehicle involved in the crash did not stay at the scene to help the pedestrian, who died.
“In this instance, it would be a fail to stop and render aid where you have a deceased person as a part of a fatal crash,” Ross said when asked about potential charges the driver could face.
Police have not identified the victim, but said he appears to be a man in his 30s.
The scene blocked a portion of the inbound lanes of the service road but did not seem to affect the main lanes on the highway.
It’s unclear if the pedestrian was trying to cross the street or what led to the incident.
Ross said they’re still looking for surveillance video to investigate the crash.
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