Grandfather Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on South Braeswood Boulevard at Sapling Way

Houston, Texas (July 31, 2023) – A grandfather was killed in in a hit-and-run crash in Houston on Sunday night, according to the Houston Police Department.

The deadly crash occurred shortly after 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30 in the 8800 block of South Braeswood Boulevard at the intersection with Sapling Way.

Houston police said a mother, her young child and the grandfather were all attempting to cross the street, walking in the crosswalk, when a white SUV drove through the intersection and struck the grandfather, who was pushing an empty stroller.

The toddler and the mother were walking right behind the grandfather.

The grandfather was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The toddler and the mother were not injured.

The driver involved fled the scene after hitting the man.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is asked to call HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division at 713-247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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