80-year-old man killed in hit-and-run while trying to cross road with his wife, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An 80-year-old man is dead after being hit by a driver while trying to cross the road with his wife, according to the Houston Police Department.

The deadly hit-and-run happened at about 10:35 p.m. on Thursday at 11900 Airline Drive, HPD said.

At the scene, HPD Sgt. D. Griffiths told ABC13 that just before the incident, the man was walking with his wife after she got off work at a nearby restaurant.

"She was ahead of him, he was walking behind, and that's when he was struck by the vehicle that didn't stop," Griffiths said, adding that they were not in a crosswalk.

Police said the victim, described as an 80-year-old man, died at the scene.



In an update, HPD said the driver who fled was in a white SUV.

Griffiths said the driver could face a charge of failing to stop and render aid.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the HPD Vehicular Crimes Division at 713-247-4072 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.