HPD: Man Critically Injured in North Wayside Drive Pedestrian Accident Last Month Dies

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The deadly collision happened at about  2:40 p.m. on November 21 in the 7600 block of North Wayside Drive.

North Wayside Drive Pedestrian Collision
HPD: Man Critically Injured in North Wayside Drive Pedestrian Accident Last Month Dies

Houston, TX – A man who was hit and critically injured by a vehicle on North Wayside Drive on last month has died, accordig to Houston Police Department.

The deadly collision happened at about  2:40 p.m. on November 21 in the 7600 block of North Wayside Drive.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant Y. Ramirez as the man was walking westbound on the south side of the 7900 block of Ley Road near the intersection of North Wayside Drive when he was struck by a white tractor-trailer truck. The truck was making a right turn from Ley Road onto North Wayside Drive.

The pedestrian sustained critical injuries and was transporteded by the Houston Fire Department paramedics Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.

The the 59-year-old man remained hospitalzed until Monday, December 2, when doctors pronounced him dead.

The identity deceased is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD said the 49-year-old male driverof the truck remained at the scene. Police said he did not show signs of intoxication and was questioned and released.

An investigation into the incident is underway.

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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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