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HOUSTON - A 17-year-old suspect is said to be in custody for the deadly hit-and-run crash that happened Friday night in east Harris County.
Arrest in deadly Woodforest hit-and-run
The backstory:
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the incident happened on Woodforest Boulevard near Normandy Street.
At about 8 p.m. Friday, officials at the scene said a 57-year-old man was crossing the street toward an apartment complex when he was struck by a white pickup truck.
The truck continued going east on Woodforest.
The pedestrian, now identified as Rayford Howard, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Man killed in east Harris County hit-and-run
Officials say a pedestrian was hit and killed by a pickup truck on Woodforest Boulevard.
What we know:
In an update on Sunday, Sheriff Gonzalez says 17-year-old Benjamin Lira has been identified as the hit-and-run suspect.
Lira is said to be arrested and charged with Failure to Stop and Render Aid.
Court records confirm Lira was out on bond at the time for a DWI charge.
What we don't know:
No other details are available at this time.
The Source: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and previous FOX 26 reporting.