HOUSTON ( KIAH ) — A person is dead on Westheimer Road near the I-610 feeder lanes after being hit while panhandling on Monday night.
The victim, who was in a motorized wheelchair, was trying to cross the street while not in a crosswalk. He was hit by an SUV.
Houston police are now working to identify the suspect who was seen behind the wheel of a white SUV.
The victim, a 67-year-old man, was transported to a local trauma center, where he later died.
If anyone has information that could help police find the person that fatally stuck the victim, please call the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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