It happened around 5 a.m. in the 10111 block of Houston Oaks, after two vehicles had reportedly started their race through an office park.
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Brothers of the victim told ABC13 Eyewitness News that he and his dad were at that location to see the race. According to police, it all ended when a red Camaro struck the family's truck and then the victim.
After the incident, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted that the racing is suspected to be a contributing factor in the crash.
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Authorities say the driver of the alleged race was not injured and has not been taken into custody. No charges have been filed yet.
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