HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Deputies are looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run in east Houston on Tuesday.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said it responded to a crash involving a pedestrian in the 1000 block of Nadolney Street.
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Upon arrival, officials say the pedestrian was in the ditch with life-threatening injuries. First responders attempted to perform life-saving measures, however, they say the victim died at the scene.
Officials say the 32-year-old victim was walking northbound when a black Chevrolet pickup truck veered into northbound the lanes, and hit the victim.
One of the two other people walking with the victim said that before the crash, he heard a vehicle accelerating. Officials say that when he looked up, he saw the Chevy with no headlights coming toward them.
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Authorities say the suspect fled the scene.
The case remains under investigation.