[08-16-2021] Harris County, TX – Homeless Man Killed After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Houston

An unidentified homeless man was killed after getting struck by a hit-and-run driver in Houston on Monday morning, August 16.

The accident occurred at approximately 6:10 a.m. in the 1800 block of Hopper Road near Exeter Street in Houston. The homeless man was walking along the roadway when he was suddenly struck by a westbound tan Lincoln vehicle.

The driver that struck the homeless did not stop to render aid and fled the scene. The vehicle’s plate number reportedly fell off, but it was expired and did not provide any helpful details to help authorities locate the driver. The homeless man sustained serious injuries in the mishap. He later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

He was described to be someone around his 40’s to 50’s. The identity of the homeless man has not been disclosed. Additional information about the crash is unavailable at the moment. However, authorities are considering speeding as a factor in the accident. The case is currently under further investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

When a car collision occurs in Texas, drivers are obligated by law to remain on the site. A hit-and-run occurs when a driver hits you and then drives away without stopping to share information about the event. Accidents involving hit-and-run drivers are on the rise across the country, including in Texas.

In 2016, the most recent year for which statistics were available, there were 2,049 deaths nationwide due to hit-and-run accidents. This figure is 60 percent greater than justify the number of hit-and-run deaths in 2009. Texas has the eighth-highest number of hit-and-run deaths in the country, and the number is rising at an alarming rate.

For example, hit-and-run deaths in Texas increased by 30% in just one year, from 2015 to 2016. Hit-and-run drivers cause one in five pedestrian accidents. Sixty percent of people killed in hit-and-run accidents are pedestrians. Common reasons why hit-and-run drivers flee the scene are intoxication, driving without a license, and fear of getting arrested if they remain.

Harris County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents

The unexpected death of a loved one from a fatal hit-and-run accident can be distressing to the victim’s family. It could make them vulnerable to insurance firms and other parties manipulating them. This is why it is vital to have an attorney on your side to fight for your rights to avoid this.

As a victim of a hit-and-run accident, you shouldn’t have to pay for any medical bills incurred because another driver was careless and fled the scene of the accident. Our legal team will do everything in their power to ensure that you receive complete compensation for your injuries and losses, as well as a sense of justice. Allow your hit-and-run accident lawyer to assist you in guiding your claim to the best possible settlement. At the same time, you focus on the vital goal of moving forward toward a full physical and mental recovery.

The dedicated hit-and-run attorneys at Arash Law are committed to helping you recover from the damages you’ve suffered. Our dedicated legal team has decades of experience fighting for the rights of accident victims just like you. Our accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are knowledgeable, caring, and understand how difficult and stressful these times can be. After a hit-and-run accident, our team is ready to assist you in getting back on your feet. To schedule a free consultation with one of our Texas accident lawyers, call (888) 398-4017 today.