Houston–Hit-and-Run Collision on Southmore Boulevard
Posted on Monday, January 28th, 2019 at 5:54 am
The Houston Police have yet to identify the pedestrian who got struck by a vehicle on Southmore Boulevard last January 26.
According to a local news source, the accident took place at exactly 6:41 p.m. in the 3126 block of Southmore Boulevard near Sampson Street. A vehicle was traveling along the area when, for yet unknown reasons, it slammed into a pole and hit a pedestrian in the process. The driver fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim. His device was later located by local authoities.
Police said that the suspect admitted that had been drinking. He was arrested for DUI and hit-and-run.
The pedestrian sustained injuries from the crash and was rushed to a nearby hospital and is in surgery. His identification and condition have not yet been disclosed.
The accident remains under investigation.
Our sincerest sympathies to the victim of this unfortunate accident. We pray for their full recovery as we hope that the Houston Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
Reckless driving commonly result in a serious injury and sometimes, death. While accidents are fortuitous events that cannot be foreseen, they can be prevented if only drivers had simply put their complete attention on the road and taken their responsibility as drivers more seriously. This is why, despite conscious efforts by government to combat the increasing number of fatalities and injuries every year, crashes due to negligence is still on the rise.
While it can be difficult to remain calm in a situation like this, it is important to know that you can be entitled to compensation and claims following a collision. If you or your loved one has been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent party or a driver under the influence of alcohol, you may have a right to a fair compensation for the trauma you experienced and the injuries you have suffered.
