Tuesday, October 27, 2026 3:40PM
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspected hit-and-run is under investigation after police said it left a pedestrian dead near Highway 225 and Leander Street on Tuesday morning.
The Houston Police Department said that just before 4 a.m., someone on their way to work noticed a man lying on the road and called 911.
When first responders arrived, they pronounced the man dead, police said. The victim, described as a man in his 40s or late 30s, has not been identified.
The driver who allegedly hit the pedestrian did not stay at the scene, the department added.
According to HPD, there were no witnesses or surveillance video.
Police said the area is very dark and hard to see.
Anyone with information is asked to contact HPD’s hit-and-run division at 713-247-4072.
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