Bayron Xitamul Killed in SW Houston Pedestrian Accident on Sands Point; Cesar Cerrato-Oliva Arrested
Houston, Texas – A man was killed Saturday morning in a hit-and-run accident at an apartment complex in Southwest Houston, according to officials.
The deadly accident happened on April 6, in the 8100 block of Sands Point near Sharpstown.
Officials said a dark gray Ford F-150 hit 30-year-old Bayron Xitamul and hit him a second time before driving off.
Xitamul was killed in the crash. The Ford involved in the crash belonged to him and was listed as stolen and later found at a traffic stop at about 3:00 p.m. later that day.
Three people were found in the Ford and two of them were questioned and released. The third person, Cesar Cerrato-Oliva, was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle. Additional charges are expected.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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