77-Year-Old Man Dies in Hit-and-Run on Mesa Drive in Houston

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77-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Mesa Drive at Tidwell

Houston, Texas – The 77-year-old man who was critically injured earlier this month in a hit-and-run accident in Houston has died, according to the police.

The man was pronounced dead on Friday, January 26.

The accident happened around 9:45 a.m., January 9, in the 9400 block of Mesa Drive at Tidwell.

Police said the man was crossing the roadway eastbound on Mesa Road when he was struck by a black Chevrolet Tahoe which was turning southbound onto Mesa from westbound Tidwell.

The man was taken to Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center where he died on January 26.

The Tahoe driver fled the scene without rendering aid.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information on the identity of the wanted driver or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, pedestrian, 18-wheeler, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation.

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The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before its disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attornay first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased estate. the statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.

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