A Houston family is grieving after an elderly man was killed in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in north Houston.<\/p>\n
According to the Houston Police Department, the crash happened around 10:45 p.m. on Airline Drive near Buckboard Drive.<\/p>\n
Investigators said a man in his 70s was crossing the street with his wife after she finished work at a nearby restaurant. Police said the woman was a few steps ahead when a vehicle traveling northbound on Airline Drive struck her husband.<\/p>\n
The man suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
Authorities said the driver did not stop and fled the area.<\/p>\n
Police noted the couple was not crossing at a marked crosswalk or a busy intersection when the crash occurred.<\/p>\n
Investigators are now searching for the vehicle involved. Based on evidence collected at the scene, detectives believe the suspect vehicle may be either a silver or white SUV or a small pickup truck.<\/p>\n
Police also believe the vehicle may be missing its driver\u2019s side mirror as a result of the crash.<\/p>\n
Authorities are urging anyone who has seen a vehicle matching that description with recent damage to contact investigators.<\/p>\n
If located, the driver could face serious criminal charges.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Houston Police Department\u2019s Hit and Run Unit or Crime Stoppers of Houston.<\/p>\n
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