Houston – Pedestrian Crash on Edgebrook Drive Leaves 1 Dead, Another Injured
Posted on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at 4:03 am
The Houston Police Department is investigating a pedestrian collision which caused the death of one person on Edgebrook Drive, early Friday morning.
At around 3:40 a.m., local officials were dispatched on Edgebrook near Gulf Freeway in response to a call reporting a crash. According to the report, two men were in front of a seafood restaurant when a vehicle, possibly a black GMC SUV or truck, struck them. One of the victims was pronounced deceased by emergency crews. He was only identified as a 29-year-old man.
The other pedestrian was rushed to an area hospital. Authorities said that he was listed in stable condition.
Whether the driver of the GMC stayed on the scene or not is yet to be confirmed.
Investigators are still working to learn more details about the incident. No arrests have been made as of this writing.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the XXX Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
