Man Killed in SW Houston Hit-and-Run Crash on Kirkwood Road and Westheimer

Houston, Texas – A man was killed Friday night in a hit-and-run accident in southwest Houston, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 9:15 p.m., March 15, in the 2600 block of Kirkwood Road and Westheimer.

Police said the man was attempting to cross into the main traffic lanes, outside of a crosswalk, when he was struck by a vehicle.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

The vehicle fled the scene after the accident and was later found unoccupied on Briar Forest Drive. It was described as a red vehicle unknown model.

The police are investigating the crash.

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