19-12 months-Outdated Man Killed in Entrance of His Brother by Hit-and-Run Driver Crossing ‘Lethal’ Houston Freeway: Police

A 19-year-old man died in entrance of his brother in a hit-and-run crash after the pair tried to cross a freeway in Houston, Texas on foot, police have confirmed.

On Monday, Dec. 16. at roughly 9:55 p.m. native time, {the teenager} was struck after attempting to stroll throughout 7301 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Freeway 45), Houston Police Division (HPD) stated in a release.

“The identification of the deceased male, 19, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences,” the discharge said.

The sufferer had been making an attempt to cross the highway together with his brother, who noticed his sibling get hit, per KTRK, citing Houston police.

The brother had reportedly tried to cease his sibling from crossing the freeway, based on native Housten information outlet KPRC 2.

“The male was on the east aspect of the freeway, making an attempt to cross a number of lanes on foot,” the police launch stated, citing HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rose and Officer D. Thompson. 

“He ran right into a transferring lane of visitors and was struck by an unknown car touring north. The male was pronounced deceased on the scene,” police added.

The “unknown driver didn’t cease to render support and fled the scene,” per the put up.

Police recovered a bit of the motive force’s car on the scene which may assist establish the suspect, based on KPRC 2.

Urging the general public to by no means cross the freeway, Sgt. Rose stated, “There’s simply a lot potential for hazard there. There’s nowhere on 45, one of many deadliest roadways in the US, to cross safely. There simply is not,” per KTRK.

“That is why we’ve underpasses for pedestrian visitors,” the officer added.

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Police have requested anybody who may be capable to assist with the case to return ahead.

“Anybody with data on this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or converse anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS,” police stated within the launch.

Houston Police Division did not instantly reply when contacted by PEOPLE for an replace or further data.