58-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Beechnut Street

Houston, Texas (February 18, 2021) – A 58-year-old man was killed last week Friday in a hit-and-run crash in Houston, according to police.

The deadly accident occurred around 6:50 p.m., February 12, in the 9900 block of Beechnut Street.

Police said the man was attempting to cross the eastbound lanes outside of a crosswalk when he was struck by an unknown vehicle.

The vehicle fled the scene after the accident.

The man was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released.

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

Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children, or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

Wrongful death claims require an attorney who understands the complexity of the damages caused by a significant loss. The lawyer representing the client has the responsibility to hire the necessary experts to help prove the case. 

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