Houston—Man Dies while Crossing West Sam Houston Parkway
Posted on Friday, March 1st, 2019 at 2:37 am
A fatal pedestrian accident took the life of one person on West Sam Houston Parkway in the Jersey Village area, Wednesday morning.
According to initial reports, Harris County police officers responded to a collision at the Sam Houston underpass at around 7:30 a.m. In their initial investigation, a man was trying to cross the feeder road when he was struck by a vehicle turning onto Philippine Street.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead by emergency crews. His identification remains unknown at this time. Responding officers said that the victim was possibly homeless.
Meanwhile, the female driver was not injured. She remained at the scene and cooperating with investigators.
We are deeply saddened for the family and loved ones of the deceased victim. Our prayers and thoughts are with them. We strongly believe that the Houston Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
Texas is among the states in the US that have the most car accidents which involved injuries and fatalities every year. Some of the common factors contributing to the rising cases of collisions in the area include the worsening traffic situation, weather conditions, and poor driving habits.
Bad driving habits are the greatest cause of a fatal crash. It can be lethal to the person behind the wheel, as well as the drivers on the road. Drivers who do not use their signal to change lanes or those who do not secure their blind spots before shifting direction are more likely to be involved in an accident. Some of the most dangerous driving habits include speeding, unsafe lane change, tailgating, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you or someone you love has been a victim of a car accident with a negligent driver, you have a right to fair compensation for the trauma you experienced and the injuries you have suffered.
