Driver arrested after hitting man riding a scooter, leaving the scene

(Photo courtesy of OnScene)

Authorities are looking into what caused a driver to hit a man riding a scooter in south Houston late Saturday night. 

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Police say they were called out to the 5200 block of Southlea St. near S. Loop E. Freeway a little before 11:45 p.m. 

Preliminary information states an unidentified man was riding his scooter when an oncoming vehicle hit him and tried to drive away. 

(Photo courtesy of OnScene)

Shortly afterward, HPD says they found the car and arrested the driver while the victim was taken to the hospital in serious condition as he suffered serious head trauma. 

(Photo courtesy of OnScene)

An investigation remains underway but police are looking into whether the driver was intoxicated. 

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