Hayden Dean Muirheid is accused of hitting and killing a 46-year-old man, who family members have identified as Brian Warren, near South Velasco and Cemetery Road.
Detectives with the Angleton Police Department were able to locate Muirheid's truck, which they say had damage to the front end.
Warren's family members said they believe he was headed to the corner store for food when he was hit.
Warren was a grandfather of 10 who would have celebrated a birthday next month.
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