Juan Rios Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on East Freeway in Harris County
Juan Rios ID’d as Man Killed in Harris County Pedestrian Accident on East Freeway
Harris County, Texas (January 10, 2023) – Authorities have identified the man who died after a hit-and-run driver struck him on Monday evening in Harris County as Juan Rios.
The deadly crash happened at around 6:15 p.m. Monday, January 9, in the 15400 block of the East Freeway service road.
Authorities said Rios was pushing a shopping cart from north to south across the roadway when he was hit by a Toyota Tacoma that was heading westbound, driven by Kenny Alvarez.
Rios was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alvarez failed to render aid to Alvarez and fled the scene. He later called the authorities to report the crash.
Alvarez was charged with failure to stop and render aid with a serious bodily injury involving death.
Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
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