24-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Two-vehicle Crash on Tidwell Road near Camay Drive

Houston, Texas (December 18, 2020) – A 24-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday afternoon in Houston, according to police.

The fatal crash happened at about 3:30 p.m., December 15, in the 6200 block of Tidwell Road near the intersection of Camay Drive. 

Police said a gold pickup truck was traveling northbound and was turning left when it crashed into a westbound green Jeep Wrangler driven by a 24-year-old man.

The force of the impact caused the Jeep to overturn, and the driver was ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

The pickup truck driver fled the scene after the accident.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about this accident is asked to call the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.  

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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