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Hillcroft Avenue pedestrian crash kills 1, suspected driver on the run

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Published  May 9, 2025 7:28am CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 26 Houston

The Brief

    • A pedestrian was killed near the intersection of Hillcroft Avenue and Dashwood Drive after being hit by a vehicle, police say.
    • The suspected driver stayed at the scene, but left before police arrived.
    • Police report the vehicle believed to be involved was a newer Honda Civic with New Jersey license plates.

HOUSTON - Houston police are searching for the driver involved in a deadly pedestrian crash around midnight on Friday.

Deadly pedestrian crash in southwest Houston

What we know:

Sergeant Griffiths with the Vehicular Crimes Division says a newer model black Honda Civic was going southbound near the 6700 block of Hillcroft Avenue.

The vehicle hit a pedestrian believed to be in the crosswalk or close to being in the crosswalk, police say. They were near the Dashwood Drive intersection.

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According to Sgt. Griffiths, the driver stayed briefly as witnesses saw and spoke to him. However, he left before police arrived at the scene.

The suspected vehicle is a white SUV with New Jersey license plates. The driver is believed to be in their 20s.

Investigators are searching the area.

What we don't know:

Sgt. Griffiths says police don't know who had the right of way at the time.

The suspect's identity is unknown.

The Source: Houston Police Department Sergent Griffiths with the Vehicular Crimes Division

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